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Product Identifiers

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan The Limited

ISBN-100333963075

ISBN-139780333963074

eBay Product ID (ePID)2219117

Product Key Features

Number of Pages496 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMastering Twentieth-Century Russian History

SubjectRussia & the Former Soviet Union, Europe / General

Publication Year2002

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorNorman Lowe

Subject AreaHistory

SeriesMacmillan Master Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight27.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2001-059834

Series Volume Number1

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Table Of ContentList of Maps List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements Glossary Chronology Introduction Russia Before the First World War The First World War and the Collapse of Tsarism, 1914-17 The Failure of the Provisional Government and the Bolshevik Seizure of Power, February-October 1917 Lenin and the Bolsheviks in Power, 1917-1924 Stalin in Control: Russia Transformed The Great Patriotic War and the End of Stalin The Khurshchev Era and De-Stalinisation,1953-64 The USSR Stagnates, 1964-85 Gorbachev and the End of Communist Rule, 1985-91 Russia Under Yeltzin Further Reading Index.

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisThis book is a detailed yet clear introduction to the Russian Revolutions and the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. The author makes full use of the recent research since Gorbachev's Glasnost, and surveys the different interpretations of Russian history. Each chapter begins with a brief summary of events and a list of the main points of debate among historians, and ends with a recommended reading list., Mastering Twentieth Century Russian History presents a vivid and informative account of the events which befell the Russian people during the course of the twentieth century. - Explores the major developments of the last century, from the revolution of 1905, to the First and Second World Wars, to the Cold War and the rise and fall of the USSR - Examines key figures and their actions - from Nicholas II, Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Gorbachev and Yeltsin to Putin - Deals with events right up to 2000, enabling the Soviet experiment to be placed in context a decade after its collapse - Incorporates the latest research from British, American and Russian historians, examining key controversies and debates - Includes primary source material, maps, photographs, posters and a full chronology of events This text is the ideal companion for anyone seeking a clear yet detailed introduction to the fascinating events of twentieth century Russian history., This book is designed for undergraduates, A-level students and for general readers who want a detailed yet clear introduction to the Russian Revolutions and the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. The author makes full use of the recent research since Gorbachev's glasnost, and surveys the different interpretations of Russian history. Each chapter begins with a brief summary of events and a list of the main points of debate among historians, and ends with a recommended reading list for students who wish to pursue a topic further.

LC Classification NumberD1-DX301