The Bogomils

Obolensky

Cambridge University Press

The Bogomils: A Study in Balkan Neo-Manichaeism traces the development of this little-understood heresy from its Middle Eastern roots. The Bogomils derived elements of their doctrine and practice from the Manichaeans and the Paulicians. By the reign of Alexius Comnenus, Bogomilism was rife within the Bulgarian and Byzantine empire and had taken hold even amongst influential families in Constantinople itself. Though they suffered persecution, decline and ultimate disappearance in their Balkan heartlands, the Bogomils were subsequently an influence upon more celebrated heresies in France and Italy. Dmitri Obolensky's magisterial study of Balkan dualism remains the definitive work on Bogomilism.

History

Europe

Physical description; 477 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims, geneal tables, maps, ports ; 29 cm. Notes; Bibliography: p. 460-469. - Includes index. Summary; A history of Russia from its beginnings in the 6th century AD to the 1917 Revolution and the birth of the Soviet State, the era of Stalin and the dawning of Glasnost in the 1980s. It uses chronicles etched on parchment in distant monasteries, the hidden wisdoms of folksongs, private letters from refugees, conversations and notes from writers, actors, musicians, bringing Russian culture from the past into the realities of the 20th century. The people themselves speak out and tell their story. Alongside the story itself, illustrated essays by historians unravel the political and social background of this land: the mysterious origins of the Slavic people, the horrors of serfdom, the Orthodox Church, the quiet plays of Chekhov set in the plains of the Russian countryside, the brutality of the pogroms and the dawning of Glasnost. Subjects; History. Russia - History. USSR. Soviet Union - History. Russia, - history. Cultural studies ; European history (ie other than Britain &amp; Ireland). Genre; Illustrated.

RUSSIAN CHRONICALS

RANDOM HOUSE UK

Eye of the Moon

Eye of the Moon is a gothic mystery of the finest order, Eyes Wide Shut meets Agatha Christie. 
Johnny's legendary socialite Aunt Alice mysteriously died while reading the EgyptianBook of the Dead when he and Percy were ten. They have been kept in the dark about that night ever since...
Twenty years later, they are reunited, along with family and guests, for a weekend house party at Rhinebeck, the sumptuous estate once owned by Alice.
But Rhinebeck holds more than just childhood memories. 
From the family butler, they learn that Alice's story is far darker than anticipated, and will impact all their lives, particularly Percy's, before the weekend concludes.
All who attend are ensnared in a surprising web of mystery, Egyptian occultism, sumptuous elegance, and intrigue, where family members, guests, and even the servants have their own agendas, and nothing is what it seems.
This complex and sophisticated gothic mystery thriller is a page-turner you will not be able to put down. 
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 Eye of the Moon is a well written, enjoyable gothic mystery filled with secrets, treasures, twists and turns, and the paranormal. 
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 This story held me spellbound throughout. 
 Eye of the Moon is a delightful suspenseful adventure into a world of aristocracy and mystery. Lively conversations, wonderful, diverse characters and vivid detailing gives one a feeling of being there. Overall this is an intelligent read that keeps you turning the pages. 
 I could not stop reading as I was entangled in the many twists and turns, a fun and unforgettable read. 
 True to the promise it makes, it s a book that kept me reading well into the night. It s incredibly suspenseful and full of great conversations and characters." 
 It was a wonderful escape. The characters so solid and intriguing, the location and relationships absolutely entrancing. 
 I enjoyed reading it so much that I have already picked it back up! I could not wait to be back at Rhinebeck with my friends Percy and Johnny. 
 The book is closed, the weekend at Rhinebeck is over, and I don t want to let go of the sense of mystery and magic that permeates the story and all its intriguing characters. 
 This is one of those books where you'll have a sudden realization while flying through the pages that you don't want the book to end. If there ever will be a sequel to this book, I'll definitely read it.

Literature & Fiction

Ivan

Genre Fiction

Smith Obolensky Media

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