Vladimir: The Russian Viking - Softcover

Volkoff, Vladimir

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879512342 ISBN 13: 9780879512347

Publisher: Overlook Pr, 1988

Synopsis

Traces the life of the tenth century Russian leader who united his country, looks at the myths surrounding his reign, and assesses his accomplishments

About this title

Synopsis:

Vladimir of Russia (960-1015), a prince of Viking origin, founded the Russian State and converted his people to Christianity. This is the first complete biography of his life, based on Russian, Greek, German, Arabic and Icelandic sources. Endowed with exceptional talents as a warrior, diplomat and administrator, Vladimir seized his brother's throne and expanded his rule over the whole of Russia. A shrewd, hospitable and progressive ruler, later to become the benevolent "Red Sun" of Russian folklore, he adopted the Christian faith from the Greeks in 989 and is now recognized as a saint by the Christian churches. Vladimir Volkoff has written several plays and novels and has won the Grand Prix du Roman de l'Academie Francaise, the Prix Chateaubriand and the Prix Jules Verne.

About this edition

• Publisher: Overlook Pr
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0879512342
• ISBN 13: 9780879512347
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400