Synopsis "Russia's Wisdom"
RUSSIA'S WISDOM is a Survey and Collection of Russian Philosophic, Religious and Political Thought, Aphorisms, and Concepts, from Its Greatest Thinkers throughout Its Entire History. No country in the world has the depth of thought as does Russia, and over such a length of time - 1,000 years - from its earliest Kievan Grand Princes to the conclusion of the Soviet Union. Over 100 of Russia's greatest thinkers are included with a biography and summary of convictions. Almost 4,000 paragraphs of thoughts, aphorisms, maxims, meditations, and monologues, have been selected. From the most serious of religious thinkers to the unorthodox. Political doctrines pertaining to every era. Writers, doctors, historians, theologians, educators, military heroes, librarians, scientists, and futurists, have been selected, along with anecdotes and humor. A collection of traditional sayings has also been included. Daniel H. Shubin has translated and authored many books on Russian history, philosophy, and religion.
