{"product_id":"russias-french-connection-a-history-of-the-lasting-french-imprint-on-russian-culture-9780367515454","title":"Russia's French Connection: A History of the Lasting French Imprint on Russian Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the enduring influence of French culture on Russia, tracing the historical roots of French loanwords in the Russian language and their impact on Russian society from Peter the Great to the present. It offers valuable insights into European history, imperial Russia, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars, and is a resource for scholars in various fields, including linguistics, cultural history, and immigration studies. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 360 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile it is widely accepted that Russia's culture has been shaped by France, this present study extends beyond the noble elite's Francophilia and delves into the broader aspects of Russian society, examining the enduring elements of French cultural influence. Through a historical analysis of French loanwords in the Russian language from the reign of Peter the Great to the present, the study seeks to empirically connect Russia's present culture to two significant Franco-Russian events: the wave of immigration to Russia following the French Revolution and Russia's conflict with Napoleon. This book is primarily aimed at those with a deep interest in European history, particularly imperial Russia, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. The study of Russian officer memoirs includes original campaign maps, which may be of interest to military historians. Furthermore, the analysis of periodical literature provides valuable insights into the history of printing, publishing, and journalism in Russia. The interdisciplinary nature of this work broadens its appeal to linguists, cultural historians, and those engaged in the emerging field of Immigration Studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile it is widely accepted that Russia's culture has been shaped by France, this present study extends beyond the noble elite's Francophilia and delves into the broader aspects of Russian society, examining the enduring elements of French cultural influence. Through a historical analysis of French loanwords in the Russian language from the reign of Peter the Great to the present, the study seeks to empirically connect Russia's present culture to two significant Franco-Russian events: the wave of immigration to Russia following the French Revolution and Russia's conflict with Napoleon. This book is primarily aimed at those with a deep interest in European history, particularly imperial Russia, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. The study of Russian officer memoirs includes original campaign maps, which may be of interest to military historians. Furthermore, the analysis of periodical literature provides valuable insights into the history of printing, publishing, and journalism in Russia. The interdisciplinary nature of this work broadens its appeal to linguists, cultural historians, and those engaged in the emerging field of Immigration Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 680g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367515454\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AdamCoker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103774961914,"sku":"9780367515454","price":44.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1659756716991_book.jpg?v=1660108447","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/russias-french-connection-a-history-of-the-lasting-french-imprint-on-russian-culture-9780367515454","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}