Russia And The Soviet Union: An Historical Introduction From The Kievan State To The Present, Third Edition - Couverture souple

Thompson, John M

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0813319641 ISBN 13 : 9780813319643

Editeur : Westview Press, 1994

Synopsis

From ancient Kievan Rus' in the 11th century to the recent break-up of the USSR, Russia and the other countries of the region have shared a dramatic and chequered history. This book charts this history, offering an overview which pays equal attention to all periods. Now in its third edition and revised to include the latest developments, this work reassesses the legacy of the Brezhnev period, looks at the crucial transitional role of Mikhail Gorbachev, analyzes the dramatic break-up of the Soviet Union and discusses the emergence of a non-communist Russia. Designed specifically for an introductory course in Russian history, the text is supplemented with maps and illustrations and includes bibliographies at the end of each chapter.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The fifth edition of this lucid account of Russian and Soviet history from ancient Kievan Rus' to Vladimir Putin's presidency in the early years of the twenty-first century presents major events and trends. Thompson also covers controversial topics including the impact of the Mongol conquest, the paradoxes of Peter the Great, the 'inevitability' of the 1917 Revolution, the Stalinist terror, and the Gorbachev reform effort. This thoroughly revised and updated edition includes additional treatment of social and cultural issues as well as a new chapter on post-Soviet Russia and the Yeltsin and Putin eras. The text is supplemented with maps and illustrations and includes a list of suggested readings at the end of each chapter.

Biographie de l'auteur

David Beriss is assistant professor of Anthropology at the University of New Orleans. He has worked as an applied anthropologist in association with the US Senate, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Coalition for the Homeless.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Westview Press
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0813319641
• ISBN 13: 9780813319643
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible