The Soviet Union A Very Short Introduction
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The Soviet Union
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Author : Stephen Lovell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Soviet Union written by Stephen Lovell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Communism categories.
The Soviet Union A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Stephen Lovell
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2009-07-23
The Soviet Union A Very Short Introduction written by Stephen Lovell and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-23 with History categories.
Almost twenty years after the Soviet Unions' end, what are we to make of its existence? Was it a heroic experiment, an unmitigated disaster, or a viable if flawed response to the modern world? Taking a fresh approach to the study of the Soviet Union, this Very Short Introduction blends political history with an investigation into the society and culture at the time. Stephen Lovell examines aspects of patriotism, political violence, poverty, and ideology; and provides answers to some of the big questions about the Soviet experience. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
The Soviet Union
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Author : Stephen Lovell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Soviet Union written by Stephen Lovell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Soviet Union categories.
This introduction blends political history with an investigation into the society and culture at the time. Stephen Lovell examines aspects of patriotism, political violence, poverty, and ideology; and provides answers to some of the big questions about the Soviet experience.
The Cold War A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Robert J. McMahon
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2021-02-25
The Cold War A Very Short Introduction written by Robert J. McMahon and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-25 with History categories.
Vividly written and based on up-to-date scholarship, this title provides an interpretive overview of the international history of the Cold War.
Russian History A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Geoffrey Hosking
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2012-03-29
Russian History A Very Short Introduction written by Geoffrey Hosking and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-29 with History categories.
A leading international authority discusses all aspects of Russian history, from the struggle by the state to control society to the transformation of the nation into a multi-ethnic empire, Russia's relations with the West and the post-Soviet era. Original.
The Russian Revolution A Very Short Introduction
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Author : S. A. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Release Date : 2002-02-21
The Russian Revolution A Very Short Introduction written by S. A. Smith and has been published by Oxford Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-02-21 with History categories.
This introduction to the Russian Revolution provides a narrative of the main developments between 1917 and 1936. It sees the process as the result of a backward society which sought modernisation and ended in political tyranny.
The Russian Economy A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Richard Connolly
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2020-07-23
The Russian Economy A Very Short Introduction written by Richard Connolly and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-23 with Business & Economics categories.
Russia today is as prominent in international affairs as it was at the height of the Cold War. Yet the role that the economy plays in supporting Russia's position as a 'great power' on the international stage is poorly understood. For many, Russia's political influence far exceeds its weight in the global economy. However, Russia is one of the largest economies in the world; it is not only one of the world's most important exporters of oil and gas, but also of other natural resources, such as diamonds and gold. Its status as one of the largest wheat and grain exporters shapes commodity prices across the globe, while Russia's enormous arms industry, second only to the United States, provides it with the means to pursue an increasingly assertive foreign policy. All this means that Russia's economy is crucial in serving the country's political objectives, both within Russia and across the world. Russia today has a distinctly political type of economy that is neither the planned economy of the Soviet era, nor a market-based economy of the Euro-Atlantic variety. Instead, its economic system is characterised by a unique blend of state and market; control and freedom; and natural resources alongside human ingenuity. The Russian Economy: A Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the dimensions of the Russian economy that are often ignored by the media and public figures, or exaggerated and misunderstood. In doing so, it shows how Russia's economy is one of global significance, and helps explain why many of Russia's enduring features, such as the heavy hand of the state and the emphasis on military-industrial production, have persisted despite the immense changes that took place after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Revolutions A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Jack A. Goldstone
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2023
Revolutions A Very Short Introduction written by Jack A. Goldstone and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with History categories.
"In the 20th and 21st century revolutions have become more urban, often less violent, but also more frequent and more transformative of the international order. Whether it is the revolutions against Communism in Eastern Europe and the USSR; the "color revolutions" across Asia, Europe and North Africa; or the religious revolutions in Iran, Afghanistan, and Syria; today's revolutions are quite different from those of the past. Modern theories of revolution have therefore replaced the older class-based theories with more varied, dynamic, and contingent models of social and political change. This new edition updates the history of revolutions, from Classical Greece and Rome to the Revolution of Dignity in the Ukraine, with attention to the changing types and outcomes of revolutionary struggles. It also presents the latest advances in the theory of revolutions, including the issues of revolutionary waves, revolutionary leadership, international influences, and the likelihood of revolutions to come. This volume provides a brief but comprehensive introduction to the nature of revolutions and their role in global history"--
Communism A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Leslie Holmes
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2009-08-27
Communism A Very Short Introduction written by Leslie Holmes and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-27 with Political Science categories.
The collapse of communism was one of the most defining moments of the twentieth century. This Very Short Introduction examines the history behind the political, economic, and social structures of communism as an ideology.
Russian Literature A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Catriona Kelly
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2001-08-23
Russian Literature A Very Short Introduction written by Catriona Kelly and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-23 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book is intended to capture the interest of anyone who has been attracted to Russian culture through the greats of Russian literature, either through the texts themselves, or encountering them in the cinema, or opera. Rather than a conventional chronology of Russian literature, the book will explore the place and importance of literature of all sorts in Russian culture. How and when did a Russian national literature come into being? What shaped its creation? How have the Russians regarded their literary language? The book will uses the figure of Pushkin, 'the Russian Shakespeare' as a recurring example as his work influenced every Russian writer who came after hime, whether poets or novelists. It will look at such questions as why Russian writers are venerated, how they've been interpreted inside Russia and beyond, and the influences of such things as the folk tale tradition, orthodox religion, and the West ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.