Russia 1855-1991

- Specially written for the 2001 AS/A2 examinations, this book combines extended period cover with detailed focus on exam-board selected topics. - The lively, accessible text is supplemented by 'Spotlights', providing detailed study of sources on key issues and topics - 'Document Exercises', offer o [...]
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- Specially written for the 2001 AS/A2 examinations, this book combines extended period cover with detailed focus on exam-board selected topics. - The lively, accessible text is supplemented by 'Spotlights', providing detailed study of sources on key issues and topics - 'Document Exercises', offer opportunities for assessment and exam practice. Covering almost 150 years of Russian history, from Alexander II, through Glasnost, to the present day, a recurring theme is the drive to modernise. The period 1895 -1941 is dealt with in depth, with separate chapters on the Russian Revolution, Lenin and Stalin.