Russian and Soviet History
Subtitle: From the Time of Troubles to the Collapse of the Soviet Union
Contributors: Steven A. Usitalo (Editor); William Benton Whisenhunt (Editor)
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.; Rowan & Littlefield
Published: February 28, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780742555914
Subjects: Europe - Russia & the Former Soviet Union; History / Russia (pre- & post-Soviet Union); History; History - General History; Russia; Soviet Union; History: World
Description: 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.