The History of Russia

<p>Russia is the largest country on earth and its history matches its scale: spanning from the early Slavic tribes and the Viking-founded Rus kingdoms through the Mongol invasion and the rise of the Tsars the empire of Peter the Great and the revolutionary upheaval of 1917 to the Soviet Union and the post-Soviet state. This book provides a clear and reliable account of that history for general readers.</p><p></p><p>Covering more than a thousand years the book traces the major turning points in Russian history: the consolidation of Muscovy the Romanov dynasty the great reforms and great failures of the nineteenth century the Bolshevik Revolution the Stalin era the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union. It is written for readers who want an accessible introduction to one of the world's most consequential national histories.</p><p></p><p><strong>Contents:</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Reader review:</strong><em>A solid and well-organized history of Russia that covers all the major periods. A useful book for anyone trying to understand a complex country.</em> -- M. Volkov</p><p></p><p>This title suits European history Russian studies and political history sections. It is appropriate for public libraries trade bookstores and wholesale accounts supplying readers with an interest in Russian and Soviet history.</p><p></p><p><strong>Order now.</strong></p>