This book describes the Russian Orthodox Church's dramatic trials in Soviet and post-Soviet times--from near institutional extinction to precarious recovery. Facts until now hidden in the secret archives of the Soviet government make the true picture clear, allowing Nathaniel Davis to document the full history of the Russian Orthodox Church for the first time. He highlights the travails and triumphs of Russian Orthodoxy as the Soviet empire fragmented and communism lost its power. CONDITION â USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780813322773 ISBN10: 0813322774 Contributors: Davis, Nathaniel,