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RUSSIA AND THE USSR, 1855-1991
AUTOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIP |
| By: |
Stephen J. Lee |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£140.00 |
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£126.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415335760 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415335768 |
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| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
21 December, 2005 |
| Series: |
Questions and Analysis in History |
| Pages: |
240 |
| Description: |
Looking at the different aspects of the period 1855-1991 that are covered in A Level history, this title examines and compares: the ideologies of Tsarist autocracy and Soviet communism; parties and opposition to these regimes; the use of repression and terror; agriculture; industry; the class structure; and, the 1917 revolution. |
| Synopsis: |
From a renowned name in A Level history publishing, this is a Questions and Analysis title on a major period in Russian History. With all three exam boards offering modules on this popular subject at A Level, this book is an absolute must-have. Looking at the many different aspects of the period 1855-1991 that are covered in A Level history, Stephen J. Lee examines and compares: * the ideologies of Tsarist autocracy and Soviet communism * parties and opposition to these regimes * the use of repression and terror * agriculture * industry * the class structure * the 1917 revolution * the impact of the First and Second World Wars on Russia. Key elements of this book include: * each topic/issue forms a well-structured chapter: background; analysis; sources with questions; worked answers * a prominent historiography section - an important element of the new A2 history assessment * an incorporated A2 synoptic approach that teaches students to draw together their entire range of knowledge and skills to study one topic * guidance on how to answer the recently-introduced synoptic questions.Involving the importance of understanding the connections between the essential characteristics of historical study, this key title is the one-stop shop for all history teachers and students. |
| Illustrations: |
6 black & white line drawings |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |