'Russka' and 'China' 2 Novels by Edward Rutherfurd

Edward Rutherfurd, through historical fiction, creates wonderful stories of Russia and China. 1) 'Russka The Novel of Russia' is a 945-page Ballantine Books paperback in good condition. In it, Edward Rutherfurd turns his remarkable talents to a vast canvas: Russia. Spanning 1,800 years of its history, people, politics and culture, Rutherford's grand saga is as multifaceted as Russia itself: harsh yet exotic, proud yet fearful of enemies, steeped in ancient superstitions but always seeking to make its mark on the emerging world. In Russka, Rutherfurd transforms the epic of a great civilization into a human story of flesh and blood, boldness and action, chronicling the lives of four families who are divided by ethnicity but united in shaping the destiny of their land. Excellent in many ways including its value for those wishing to the learn about and understand Russia's past. $6 2) 'China' is a 764-page first edition Doubleday hardcover in Good condition. No dust jacket. "In China: The Novel Rutherfurd takes readers into the rich and fascinating milieu of the Middle Kingdom. The story begins in 1839, at the dawn of the First Opium War, and follows Chinese history through Mao's Cultural Revolution and up to present day. Rutherfurd chronicles the rising and falling fortunes of members of Chinese, British, and American families, as they negotiate the tides of history. Along the way, in his signature style, Rutherfurd provides a deeply researched portrait of Chinese history and society in, its ancient traditions and great upheavals, and China's emergence as a rising global power. As always, we are treated to romance and adventure, heroines and scoundrels, grinding struggle and incredible fortunes." (From Amazon's book descriptions). Again a learning and knowledge creating read. $ 6