Russian and Soviet History: From the Time of Troubles to the Collapse of the Soviet Union (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780742555914)

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 does not simply repeat the conventional themes found in nearly all Russian history texts, anthologies, and documentary compilations. Rather, it showcases current thinking on Russian cultural, political, economic, and social history from the end of the sixteenth century to the demise of the Soviet "experiment."

Informed by archival work in the former Soviet Union and a broad range of published sources, this book is intended to introduce students to Russian history in an accessible and provocative format. Its eclectic essays offer readers an incomparable taste of the complexity and richness of Russia as it has evolved from late Muscovy to the modern era. This text is perfect for undergraduate and graduate students in Russian history and is a great resource for scholars in the field.

Contributions by: Sergei Arutiunov, Richard Bidlack, Kees Boterbloem, James Cracraft, Chester S. L. Dunning, Colum Leckey, Alexander M. Martin, Susan P. McCaffray, Martha Merritt, Patrick O'Meara, Scott W. Palmer, Jelena Pogosjan, Thomas E. Porter, Ana Siljak, Douglas Smith, William Taubman, Steven A. Usitalo, Jeffrey Veidlinger, Rex A. Wade, and William Benton Whisenhunt

Author: Steven A. Usitalo
ISBN-10: 0742555917
ISBN-13: 9780742555914
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 02/04/2008
Pages: 306
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.90w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 54
Choice 01/01/2009