{"title":"Isabel de Madariaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of Russian history through the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eIsabel de Madariaga\u003c\/em\u003e. A distinguished historian, de Madariaga is renowned for her meticulous research and captivating storytelling, offering readers a comprehensive look into the lives of significant historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eIvan the Terrible\u003c\/em\u003e, a biography that delves into the complex and often controversial life of Russia's first Tsar. With a skilful blend of scholarly detail and engaging narrative, de Madariaga examines Ivan's reign, exploring the political, social, and cultural impacts of his rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin our collection, you'll find a range of books that not only shed light on individual lives but also provide a broader understanding of Russian history and its enduring influence. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious reader, Isabel de Madariaga's works promise an enlightening and thought-provoking journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ivan-the-terrible-by-isabel-de-madariaga-9780300119732","title":"Ivan the Terrible","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive biography of Ivan the Terrible, setting the Tsar's infamous cruelty within the context of 16th-century Russia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"[A] magnificent biography . . . illuminated by the wisdom gained by its author from a lifetime of learning and reflection about the place of Russia in the wider world.\" — Orlando Figes, \u003ci\u003eNew York Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Likely to become the definitive work on Ivan for some time.\" — \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e Starred Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIvan IV, “the Terrible” (1533–1584), is one of the key figures in Russian history, yet he has remained among the most neglected. Notorious for pioneering a policy of unrestrained terror—and for killing his own son—he has been credited with establishing autocracy in Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first attempt to write a biography of Ivan from birth to death, to study his policies, his marriages, his atrocities, and his disordered personality, and to link them as a coherent whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIsabel de Madariaga situates Ivan within the background of Russian political developments in the sixteenth century. With revealing comparisons with English, Spanish, and other European courts, she sets him within the international context of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe biography includes a new account of the role of astrology and magic at Ivan’s court and provides fresh insights into his foreign policy. Facing up to problems of authenticity (much of Ivan’s archive was destroyed by fire in 1626) and controversies which have paralysed western scholarship, de Madariaga seeks to present Russia as viewed from the Kremlin rather than from abroad and to comprehend the full tragedy of Ivan’s reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855787643116,"sku":"9780300119732","price":65.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23195063482294.jpg?v=1759277673"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/isabel-de-madariaga.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}