Russian messianism
Subtitle: third Rome, holy revolution, communism and after
By: Peter J.S. Duncan.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2000
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 235
Subjects: Russia -- History -- Philosophy.; Soviet Union -- History -- Philosophy.; Russia (Federation) -- History -- Philosophy.
Description: "This is the First Book in English for Half a Century to Analyse the Complexities of Russian Messianism as a Whole and its Interaction with Communism. Peter Duncan Considers the Orthodox Roots of Messianism and Also Focuses on Russia's Geopolitical Experience and Situation to Explain its Endurance. This Unique Work Will be of Great Interest to those Engaged in Politics and Russian Studies, as well as Professionals Dealing with Russia."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 186-223) and index.