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The Rise of the Russian Empire
The Rise of the Russian Empire
The Rise of the Russian Empire
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The Rise of the Russian Empire

By Saki

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'The Rise of the Russian Empire' is a history book written by Hector H. Munro, chronicling the rise of the Russian empire. The book traces back the nation's history from the earliest days of the 9th century and to its eventual ascension to power under the Romanov dynasty in the 17th century. It is a profound study on Russian history, delving deep into the political, cultural, and societal developments that shaped the nation into the powerful empire it became.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherGood Press
Release dateNov 21, 2019
ISBN4057664650054
The Rise of the Russian Empire
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Saki

Saki (1870-1916) was the pen name of British novelist and short story writer Hector Hugh Munro. Born in British Burma, Munro was the son of Inspector General Charles Augustus Munro of the Indian Imperial Police and his wife Mary Frances Mercer. Following his mother’s death from a tragic accident in 1872, Munro was sent to live in England with his paternal grandmother. In 1893, he returned to Burma to work for the Indian Imperial Police but was forced to resign in just over a year due to serious illness. He moved to London in 1896 to pursue a career as a writer. He found some success as a journalist and soon published The Rise of the Russian Empire (1900), a work of history. Emboldened, he began writing stories and novels, earning praise for Reginald (1904), a short story collection, and When William Came (1913), an invasion novel. Known for his keen wit and satirical outlook on Edwardian life, Munro was considered a master literary craftsman in his time. A gay man, he was forced to conceal his sexual identity in order to avoid criminal prosecution. At 43 years of age, he enlisted in the British cavalry and went to France to fight in the Great War. He was killed by a German sniper at the Battle of the Ancre.

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