Writing, Society and Culture in Early Rus, C.950-1300 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521129022)

This is the first comprehensive study of the origins and early uses of Russian writing. Simon Franklin examines a wide range of writings, from the parchment manuscripts of the Orthodox Church, through the Novgorod birch-bark documents, to inscriptions on stone and metal. He analyzes the texts from a variety of perspectives, and presents fascinating insight into this crucial aspect of Russian history. The impressive scholarship and idiosyncratic wit of the volume commend it to specialists in Russian history and Russian literature.

Author: Simon Franklin
ISBN-10: 0521129028
ISBN-13: 9780521129022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/04/2010
Pages: 356
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.79d