A Failed Empire
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A Failed Empire by Vladislav M Zubok
Argues that Western interpretations of the Cold War have erred by exaggerating either the Kremlin's pragmatism or its aggressiveness. Explaining the interests, aspirations, illusions, fears, and misperceptions of the Kremlin leaders and Soviet elites, this book covers the Cold War from the Soviet side.
"Draw[s] on abundant new primary sources to refine our understanding of the Cold War, turning it from a melodrama into a nuanced tragedy...Zubok reveals the full extent of Stalin's brutal post - World War II suppression of the Soviet people." - Washington Post Book World"
VLADISLAV M. ZUBOK is associate professor of history at Temple University. He is coauthor of Anti-Americanism in Russia: From Stalin to Putin.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780807859582 |
| ISBN 10 | 0807859583 |
| Title | A Failed Empire |
| Author | Vladislav M Zubok |
| Series | The New Cold War History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Year published | 2009-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 504 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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