Domostroy. Old Russian Encyclopedia of Family Life
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Domostroy. Old Russian Encyclopedia of Family Life
29.99 €
23.99 €
"Domostroy was widely spread in ancient Russia as a publicly available guide to "the right way of life". The text of the book was formed in Novgorod, later it was edited by the famous churchman, Ivan the Terrible's confessor, priest Sylvester.
And to this day it is one of the most famous monuments of Russian literature, the very name of which has become a noun, but at the same time - one of the most defamed books in the history of Russia: myths and speculation around the "Domostroy" over time completely obscured from readers of its true content. Few people realize today that Domostroy was the first set of domestic rules that attempted to protect women from domestic violence, which had not been punished before. Historical value of "Domostroy" over time only increased: this book remains a unique encyclopedia of Russian life XV-XVI centuries, an excellent guide to prudent housekeeping, preserving family wealth and a favorable moral climate in the Russian home.
And to this day it is one of the most famous monuments of Russian literature, the very name of which has become a noun, but at the same time - one of the most defamed books in the history of Russia: myths and speculation around the "Domostroy" over time completely obscured from readers of its true content. Few people realize today that Domostroy was the first set of domestic rules that attempted to protect women from domestic violence, which had not been punished before. Historical value of "Domostroy" over time only increased: this book remains a unique encyclopedia of Russian life XV-XVI centuries, an excellent guide to prudent housekeeping, preserving family wealth and a favorable moral climate in the Russian home.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series History of Russia