A Short History of Russia
How the World's Largest Country Invented Itself, from the Pagans to Putin
Mark Galeotti
Explore the epic and dramatic history of Russia, from Ivan the Terrible to Vladimir Putin via Catherine the Great, the Russian Revolution, and the fall of the USSR. Mark Galeotti's A Short History of Russia delves into the way outside influences have shaped this country with no natural borders or single ethnic group, and the Russians' attempts to understand and influence their past, present, and future. An accessible and engaging read that sheds light on key moments in Russian history and the impact they continue to have on the world.
Publish Date
2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.89
ISBN
9781335145703
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Recommendations
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Recommendations
2021-01-28T10:11:27.000Z
This is terrific - and an amazing achievement to cover so much ground in such a short and wonderfully readable book. Strongly recommended ! – source