Word and Image in Russian History

"This rich collection, featuring a distinguished cast of international scholars, celebrates the legacy of Gary Marker, outstanding historian of Russia and Russian culture. It includes twenty-one articles on a broad spectrum of topics inspired by Prof. Marker’s wideranging interests. Word and Image in Russian History illustrates and defines some of the most noteworthy issues occupying contemporary students of Russia. Its varied and engaging studies span the seventeenth through early twentieth centuries and encompass Russian legal and political discourse; the publication of travel and horticultural books; portraiture and art collecting; women in politics and business; literacy and education, religious and secular; conflicts among the Orthodox, Uniates, and Jews; civil society and politics. Nicely illustrated and including essays on Prof. Marker’s professional life and accomplishments, as well as a bibliography of his works, Word and Image reflects both Prof. Marker’s manifold accomplishments and demonstrates their continuing capacity to provoke and inspire." ~Marcus C. Levitt, University of Southern California

"This invigorating collection is both a tribute to historian Gary Marker and a snapshot of the professional cohort that is his community. Ably and thoughtfully edited, Word and Image in Russian History builds upon acclaimed aspects of Marker’s research: the impact of print culture on society, representations of St. Catherine in relation to female rule, and the role of religion in the development of Petrine political discourse. Penned by an international assembly of scholars, and graced with biographical and historiographical essays devoted to Marker’s life and works, the Festschrift will delight contemporaries and remind later generations of a gifted predecessor." ~Elise Wirtschafter, Professor of Russian History, Cal Poly Pomona