Leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union - From the Romanov Dynasty to Vladimir Putin (Hardcover)

This reference work surveys the leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union - from Michael, the first Romanov, to Boris Yeltsin. Biographies focus on the life and work of each leader and assesses his of her impact on Russia / the Soviet Union and the authors consider the historical reputation of the leader and include the latest assessments. The emphasis is on the leader as an individual rather than simply a political animal or representative of a particular age. Six long analytical essays focus on the significance of: Peter the Great; Catherine the Great; Alexander II; Lenin; Stalin; and Gorbachev. The book also include detailed chronologies of the six most important periods in Russian history.

General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2004
First published:	2004
Authors:	John Paxton
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	268
ISBN-13:	978-1-57958-132-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > History > European history > General Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
LSN:	1-57958-132-3
Barcode:	9781579581329

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