ACROSS THE REVOLUTIONARY DIVIDE by Theodore R. Weeks ( 9781405169608 )

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ACROSS THE REVOLUTIONARY DIVIDE
RUSSIA AND THE USSR, 1861-1945

By:

Theodore R. Weeks

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1405169605

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Publisher:

JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD

Pub. date:

31 October, 2009

Series:

Blackwell History of Russia

Pages:

296

Description:

Across the Revolutionary Divide: Russia, 1861-1945 presents an ambitious interpretive account of Russian history from the abolition of serfdom by Alexander II to the end of World War II.

Synopsis:

Across the Revolutionary Divide: Russia and the USSR 1861-1945 offers a broad interpretive account of Russian history from the emancipation of the serfs to the end of World War II. * Provides a coherent overview of Russia's development from 1861 through to 1945 * Reflects the latest scholarship by taking a thematic approach to Russian history and bridging the revolutionary divide of 1917 * Covers political, economic, cultural, and everyday life issues during a period of major changes in Russian history * Addresses throughout the diversity of national groups, cultures, and religions in the Russian Empire and USSR * Shows how the radical policies adopted after 1917 both changed Russia and perpetuated an economic and political rigidity that continues to influence modern society

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