The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (Routledge Sources in History)
When dealing with so vast a subject as the history of the Soviet Union, it is a formidable challenge indeed and Sakwa accomplishes it brilliantly.... Sakwa displays an impressive mastery of the documentary evidence of several generations of Russia's history, and his selections are informed by a dispassionate and judicious outlook on its triumphs and failures..–Donald Senese,Canadian Journal of History