RUSSIA AND THE USSR, 1855-1991 by Stephen J. Lee ( 9780415335775 )

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Title:

RUSSIA AND THE USSR, 1855-1991
AUTOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIP

By:

Stephen J. Lee

Format:

Paperback

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£38.99

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£35.09

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ISBN 10:

0415335779

ISBN 13:

9780415335775

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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

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Routledge

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