Leonard Schapiro, one of the world s most distinguished historians of the Russian past, has written the definitive biography of the enigmatic Ivan Turgenev. Based on new sources that have recently come to light in France and Russia, this work is a graceful and meticulous portrayal of the artist s life the personal and intellectual preoccupations of the man as he thought and formed opinions about contemporary events. Schapiro s great achievement is his capacity to make Turgenev s personal, political, and artistic concerns emerge whole."
Leonard Schapiro Books
Leonard N. Schapiro was a distinguished British academic and scholar specializing in Russian politics. For many years, he held the position of Professor of Political Science with a Special Reference to Russian Studies at the London School of Economics. His scholarly work delved into the intricacies of Russian political systems and the historical forces that shaped the nation. Schapiro's contributions provided valuable insights into the complex landscape of Russian political thought and governance.
