The Road of Bones: A Journey to the Dark Heart of Russia

by Poolman, Jeremy, Jeremy Poolman

The Road of Bonesis the story of Russia's greatest road. For over 200 years, the route of the Vladimirka Road has been at the centre of the nation's history, having witnessed everything from the first human footsteps to the rise of Putin and his oil-rich oligarchy. Tsars, wars, famine and wealth: all have crossed and travelled this road, but no-one has ever told its story. In pursuit of the sights, sounds and voices both past and present, Jeremy Poolman travels the Vladimirka. Both epic and inti

ISBN: 9780857206091

352 pages

Published: 2011-02-03

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK

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