The Road of Bones
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Russia
$29.28
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
10 February 2012
Summary
The Road of Bones is the story of Russia’s greatest road. For over 200 years, the route of the Vladimirka Road has been at the centre of the nation’s history, having witnessed everything from the first human footsteps to the rise of Putin and his oil-rich oligarchy. Tsars, wars, famine and wealth: all have crossed and travelled this road, but no-one has ever told its story.
In pursuit of the sights, sounds and voices both past and present, Jeremy Poolman travels the Vladimirka. Both e…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781847397973 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1847397972 |
| Author: | Jeremy Poolman |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 10 February 2012 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 1mm |
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