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History of Russia (06 Edition)by Roger Bartlett
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Publisher Comments:Roger Bartlett traces the history of Russia from its beginnings in Kiev Russia, through the Muscovite and Imperial, Soviet and post-Soviet periods, to the end of the twentieth century. While offering a broad perspective on Russia's historical development, Bartlett focuses on the origins of Russian political culture and the place of the majority peasant population in the Russian/Soviet polity. Synopsis:A concise history of Russia from its beginnings in Kiev Rus through to the twenty-first century. About the AuthorROGER BARTLETT is Professor Emeritus of Russian History at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London. Table of ContentsList of Maps * List of Tables * List of Illustrations * Preface * Acknowledgments * Note on Transliteration, Names and Dates * Introduction: The Geographical Setting * The Origins to 1600: Kiev and Sarai * 1300-1600: Moscow and Novgorod: The Emergence of Empire and Autocratic Rule * 1600-1760: Moscow and St Petersburg: Muscovy and the Petrine Empire * 1760-1860: Russia and Europe: Apogee and Decline of the Autocratic State * 1860-1917: Europe and Russia: Stabilisation and Collapse of the Autocratic State * 1917-53: Russian Empire and Soviet Union: From Pariah to Superpower * 1953-91: The Soviet Union as World Power: Retreat from Utopia * 1991-the Present: The Russian Federation and CIS: Democracy and Free Market? * Notes * Further Reading * Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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