A Concise History of Modern Russia: From the Romanovs to Putin

A Concise History of Modern Russia: From the Romanovs to Putin and Beyond

This clear and focused text provides an introduction to imperial Russian and Soviet history from the crowning of Mikhail Romanov in 1613 to Vladimir Putin's new term. Through a consistent chronological narrative, Kees Boterbloem considers the political, military, economic, social, religious, and cultural developments and crucial turning points that led Russia from an exotic backwater to superpower stature in the twentieth century. The only text designed and written specifically for a onesemester course on this fourhundredyear period, it will appeal to all readers interested in learning more about the history of the people who have inhabited onesixth of the earth's landmass for centuries.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2013-08-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780742568396

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2013-08-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780742568396

A Concise History of Modern Russia: From the Romanovs to Putin and Beyond