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Why did the Soviet Union collapse in 1991?
The collapse of the Soviet Union has widely been seen as the result of the arms race and Cold War, and the failure of the Soviet side to keep pace with new technology. This book argues that the disintegration was mainly a result of two interrelated factors: the rise of the Soviet national republics, and the manipulation of the new Russian presidency by Boris Yeltsin in what became a direct power struggle between Yeltsin and the Soviet leader, Gorbachev.
Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book provides:
Also containing a Chronology, Glossary and Who's Who of key figures, The Collapse of the Soviet Union is essential reading for students of twentieth century European history.
Author: David R. Marples
ISBN-10: 0582505992
ISBN-13: 9780582505995
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2004
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.18w x 0.41d
David R. Marples is Professor of History at the University of Alberta.
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