By V. V. Ovchinnikov
ISBN-10: 0080236030
ISBN-13: 9780080236032
ISBN-10: 1483124991
ISBN-13: 9781483124995
The booklet first underscores the various misperceptions of the British of Russia, the author's kingdom. The textual content additionally highlights the reviews of the writer whilst he first arrived in Britain, noting the method of acclimatization that he has gone through.
The manuscript emphasizes the appreciation of the writer of the sceneries in England, because the sloping hills, fertile meadows, and village church spires that emerge from the hilltops are pointed out. the writer additionally means that England is the dominion of personal lifestyles and says that buddies hold a definite measure of secrecy, and they discourage intrusion into their deepest lives. The textual content additionally conveys how the writer perceives the constitution of the govt. and the way Buckingham Palace affects the capabilities and operations of the govt..
The booklet is an outstanding reference for readers who are looking to research the traditions, political issues, and identification of the British.
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