The Rise And Fall Of The Soviet Union

The birth of the Soviet Union surprised many; its demise amazed the whole world. How did imperial Russia give way to the Soviet Union in 1917, and why did the USSR collapse so quickly? This book examines the strengths, weaknesses, and contradictions of the first Marxist state, and reassesses the rol [...]
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The birth of the Soviet Union surprised many; its demise amazed the whole world. How did imperial Russia give way to the Soviet Union in 1917, and why did the USSR collapse so quickly? This book examines the strengths, weaknesses, and contradictions of the first Marxist state, and reassesses the role of authority and legitimacy in Soviet politics.