Russia
Russia
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A thorough exploration of Russia's rich history and an extensive account of the far-reaching changes surging through the country today.
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Russia by Timothy J Colton
A thorough exploration of Russia's rich history and an extensive account of the far-reaching changes surging through the country today.
Timothy JColton's timely book provides an insightful analysis of the country's long history ... in his analysis ... Colton offers a brief yet rich discussion of a wide array of issues. * Europe-Asia Studies *
Timothy J. Colton's new book, Russia: What Everyone Needs to Know, lives up to its ambitious subtitle and offers one of the most comprehensive short introductions to Russian history and today's political situation available... Colton's book is an excellent choice for readers who want to know why Russia is the way it is, but are also interested in facts and details rather than generalisations. It is unique to find such a well-researched and informative work that is also accessible to non-experts. * April Curtis, LSE Review of Books *
This book offers an insightful look at how place and past shape a nation and how one man -- at the right time and place and with the right moves -- can change its course. * Vikas Datta, New Kerala *
Timothy J. Colton's new book, Russia: What Everyone Needs to Know, lives up to its ambitious subtitle and offers one of the most comprehensive short introductions to Russian history and today's political situation available... Colton's book is an excellent choice for readers who want to know why Russia is the way it is, but are also interested in facts and details rather than generalisations. It is unique to find such a well-researched and informative work that is also accessible to non-experts. * April Curtis, LSE Review of Books *
This book offers an insightful look at how place and past shape a nation and how one man -- at the right time and place and with the right moves -- can change its course. * Vikas Datta, New Kerala *
Timothy J. Colton is Morris and Anna Feldberg Professor of Government and Russian Studies and the Chair of the Department of Government at Harvard University. He is the author of several books on Russia, most recently Yeltsin: A Life. He was a fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a member of the Joint Committee on Soviet Studies of the Social Science Research Council and the American Council of Learned Societies, and vice-chairman of the National Council for East European, Russian, and Eurasian Research. He is currently a member of the editorial board of World Politics and Post-Soviet Affairs.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780199917792 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199917795 |
| Title | Russia |
| Author | Timothy J Colton |
| Series | What Everyone Needs To Know |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2016-11-24 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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