Spanning the divide between Europe and Asia, Russia is a multi-ethnic empire with a huge territory. In this Very Short Introduction, Geoffrey Hosking discusses all aspects of Russian history, from the struggle by the state to control society, Russia's relationship with the West/Europe, the Soviet experience, and the post-Soviet era.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199580987
ISBN-13
9780199580989
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111012288
Product Key Features
Book Title
Russian History: a Very Short Introduction
Author
Geoffrey Hosking
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Russia & the Former Soviet Union
Publication Year
2012
Genre
History
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
6.8in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
4.4in
Item Weight
4.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Dk40
Table of Content
Introduction1. Kievan Rus and the Mongols2. The Formation of the Muscovite state3. The Russian Empire and Europe4. The Responsibilities and dangers of Empire5. Reform and revolution6. The Soviet Union's turbulent rise7. The Soviet Union: triumph, decline and fallChronologyFurther ReadingGlossary
Copyright Date
2012
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Illustrated
Yes
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