Since Alexander II ascended to the Russian throne in 1855 and
implemented a series of modernizing reforms, including the
emancipation of the serfs in 1861, Russia has found itself in the
throes of continuous upheaval, caught between the autocratic
traditions of empire and the dawn of the modern era. As the advent
of industrialization and two world wars thrust Russia onto the
global stage, the ramifications of its tumultuous history have been
felt throughout the western world. This unique resource presents
and evaluates ten of the most critical events in modern Russian
history from the pivotal years of 1855-1991, including the Russian
Industrial Revolution, the fall of the monarchy, the Stalin era,
the Cold War, and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. A full
chapter is devoted to each event, and each chapter includes a
factual introduction to the event, as well as an in-depth
interpretative essay exploring its underlying causes, factors, and
effects. Coverage for each event also includes an annotated
bibliography of works suitable for students and an illustration for
each. A glossary of terms, a timeline of Russian history from
1853-2004, a list of Russian/Soviet rulers and a population chart
serve as ready reference materials for students looking to
understand this critical period in world history. Since Alexander
II ascended to the Russian throne in 1855 and implemented a series
of modernizing reforms, including the emancipation of the serfs in
1861, Russia has found itself in the throes of continuous upheaval,
caught between the autocratic traditions of empire and the dawn of
the modern era. As the advent of industrialization and two world
wars thrust Russia onto the global stage, the ramifications of its
tumultuous history have been felt throughout the western world.
This unique resource presents and evaluates ten of the most
critical events in modern Russian history from the pivotal years of
1855-1991, including the Russian Industrial Revolution, the fall of
the monarchy, the Stalin era, the Cold War, and the collapse of the
Soviet Union in 1991. A full chapter is devoted to each event, and
each chapter includes a factual introduction to the event, as well
as an in-depth interpretative essay exploring its underlying
causes, factors, and effects. Coverage for each event also includes
an annotated bibliography of works suitable for students and an
illustration for each. A glossary of terms, a timeline of Russian
history from 1853-2004, a list of Russian/Soviet rulers and a
population chart serve as ready reference materials for students
looking to understand this critical period in world history.
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