The Russian Revolution by Abraham Ascher

The Russian Revolution by Abraham Ascher

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A radical new introduction that reveals the Soviet Union as a perpetually revolutionary state.

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The Russian Revolution by Abraham Ascher

A radical new introduction that reveals the Soviet Union as a perpetually revolutionary state.

‘this book has much to offer… interesting and engaging’ 

* Russian Review *

"In this erudite and engaging volume, Abraham Ascher manages to combine a comprehensive and managable guide to its complex subject, which will appeal to beginners, with gems of insight -- drawn from his lifetime of engagement with the subject -- that will make it also required reading for all students of the Russian Revolution"

-- Jonathan D. Smele, Senior Lecturer, Queen Mary University of London

"The best, most concise and most reliable introduction."

 

-- Walter Laqueur - Emeritus Professor, Georgetown University

"Perfect for the general reader. Original and insightful. Highly recommended."

-- Guenter Lewy - Emeritus Professor of Political Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

"Erudite and engaging. Ascher's gems of insight will make it required reading for all students of the Russian Revolution."

-- Seymour Becker - Professor Emeritus of History, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Abraham Ascher is Distinguished emeritus Professor of History at the Graduate School of the city University of New York. A highly respected scholar, he is the recipient of numerous awards, and the author of seven books and over thirty articles.

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ISBN 13 9781780743875
ISBN 10 1780743874
Title The Russian Revolution
Author Abraham Ascher
Series Beginner's Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Year published 2014-03-06
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.