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Type
Paperback
ISBN
9781786071422
Book Title
Russia : a Short History
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Item Length
8.5 in
Publication Year
2017
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Abraham Ascher
Genre
Travel, Political Science, History
Topic
World / Russian & Former Soviet Union, Russia & the Former Soviet Union, Russia
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Width
5.3 in
Number of Pages
336 Pages
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Publisher
Oneworld Publications
ISBN-10
1786071428
ISBN-13
9781786071422
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234936822

Product Key Features

Book Title
Russia : a Short History
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
World / Russian & Former Soviet Union, Russia & the Former Soviet Union, Russia
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Political Science, History
Author
Abraham Ascher
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-379126
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
So concise and comprehensive history is a rare accomplishment. Ideal for a general reader seeking a clear, coherent narrative on the history of Russia from its origins to the present., A coherent account of Russia's vibrant history, explaining the complex story of Russian development with great clarity. Vividly illuminates Russia's past and shows how it has contributed to its troubled present., Lively, well-paced and thoroughly reliable, it elegantly weaves economic, social and cultural themes into a political narrative. A first-class introduction to the subject.
Dewey Decimal
947
Synopsis
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Abraham Ascher offers a skillful blend of engaging narrative and fresh analysis in this concise introduction to Russian history. Newly updated on the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, it covers the growing political tensions between Russia and its neighbours, and the mounting divergence between Russian and US' foreign policies. This stimulating and beautifully written introduction will prove enlightening for students, scholars, and travellers alike., Russian historian Abraham Ascher offers a skillful blend of engaging narrative and fresh analysis in this concise introduction to Russian history. Newly updated on the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, it covers the growing political tensions between Russia and its neighbours, and the country's increasingly complex relationship with US President Donald J. Trump. This stimulating and beautifully written introduction will prove enlightening for students, scholars, and travellers alike., Distinguished Professor Abraham Ascher offers an impressive blend of engaging narrative and fresh analysis in this perennially popular introduction to Russia. Newly updated on the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, Russia: A Short History begins with the origins of the first Slavic state, and continues to the present-day tensions between Russia and its neighbours, the rise of Vladimir Putin, and the increasingly complex relationship with the United States., A revised edition of this popular and brilliantly concise guide to Russia's turbulent history - from Peter the Great to President Vladimir Putin.
LC Classification Number
DK40

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