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Russia

A Short History

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By: Abraham Ascher
Narrated by: John Pruden
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Distinguished Professor Emeritus Abraham Ascher offers a skillful blend of engaging narrative and fresh analysis in this concise introduction to Russian history.

Newly updated on the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, it covers the growing political tensions between Russia and its neighbors and the mounting divergence between Russian and US foreign policies. This stimulating and beautifully written introduction will prove enlightening for students, scholars, and travelers alike.

©2009 Abraham Ascher (P)2017 Tantor Political Science Politics & Government Russia Russian & Soviet World Imperialism Socialism Soviet Union Capitalism Self-Determination War French Revolution Military Taxation Middle Ages Imperial Japan Franklin D Roosevelt Latin American American Foreign Policy Cold War Interwar Period Liberalism
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"A coherent account of Russia's vibrant history, explaining the complex story of Russian development with great clarity. Vividly illuminates Russia's past and shows how it has contributed to its troubled present." (Peter Waldron, professor of modern history, University of East Anglia)
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Ascher’s book provides a balanced and very informative view of Russia. Especially some of the possible antecedents for the strife we are witnessing in Ukraine. Well worth purchasing.

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the most boring and lame history of any country ever. the country is a cancer upon the world, the history of ireland is far more interesting, all they have contributed to the world is surfdone, poverty, alcoholics and brainwashed bunch of missarable boring savages. I feel sorry for the Prof who had to write this. the revelutions weren't revolutions just a re-branding of the same old depressing garbage.

sketchy and boring

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