Russian and Soviet History
Author | : Steven A. Usitalo |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 0742555917 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780742555914 |
Rating | : 4/5 (914 Downloads) |
Download or read book Russian and Soviet History written by Steven A. Usitalo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An original and thought-provoking text, Russian and Soviet History uses noteworthy themes and important events from Russian history to spark classroom discussion. Consisting of twenty essays written by experts in each area, the book showcases current thinking on Russian cultural, political, economic, and social history from the sixteenth century to the demise of the Soviet "experiment." Informed by both archival work and published sources, this text introduces students to Russian history in an accessible and provocative format, and its eclectic essays offer readers an incomparable taste of the complexity and richness of Russia.