This book is a fascinating and informative history of Moscow, from its founding in the 12th century to the present day. The authors, Helen M. James, J.M. Dent, and Wirt Gerrare, provide a comprehensive account of the city's political, cultural, and architectural evolution, as well as its role in world events. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of Russia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.