History of Russia
Autor Captivating Historyen Limba Engleză Paperback – 29 mai 2019
Four captivating manuscripts in one book:
Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More
Ivan the Terrible: A Captivating Guide to the First Tsar of Russia and His Impact on Russian History
The Russian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the February and October Revolutions and the Rise of the Soviet Union Led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks
The Cambridge Five: A Captivating Guide to the Russian Spies in Britain Who Passed Information to the Soviet Union During World War II
Russia, or the Russian Federation as it is officially known, is the world's largest country and covers almost a sixth of the global landmass. The country is often associated with harsh climates and autocratic government. The shadow of communism and the Cold War continues to influence global attitudes towards Russia.
This new captivating history book serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking prince Rurik in 862 AD until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991.
Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:
The Foundation of Rus
The Christianization of Rus
The Fragmentation and Subjugation of Rus
The Rise of Muscovy
Overthrowing the Tatar yoke
Gathering the Russian Lands
The Birth of a Dynasty
The Road to Reform
Imperial Majesty
Enlightened Despotism
Reform and Reaction
War and Revolution
Terror and Upheaval
The Great Patriotic War
Cold War
Reform and Collapse
And much, much more!
Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:
Russia Before the First Tsar
A Lineage of Heroes
The Birth of an Emperor
Assassination
Becoming Terrible
The Coronation of the First Tsar
An Ambitious Young Ruler
Books and Cathedrals
Death in the Family
Betrayal
Revenge
The Failure of the Oprichniki
Two Killings
The Legacy of Ivan "The Terrible"
And much, much more!
Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:
Twilight of the Tsars
The Midnight Train
Dual Power
Return from exile
The July Days
The abortive coup
Ten Days that Shook the World
Peace, Land, and Bread
Defending the Revolution
Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:
The Undeniable Attraction of Marxism
Students of Prestige
Anthony Blunt: Teacher, Lover, Recruiter
Burgess: A Mole Within the BBC
Maclean and the Spanish Civil War
World War II: Espionage Between Allies
Enigma, Bombe, and Colossus
Espionage and the Battle of Kursk
Project Venona
Allied Insurgents in Albania
The Downfall of the Cambridge Five
And much, much more!
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ISBN-13: 9781950922130
ISBN-10: 1950922138
Pagini: 374
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.55 kg
Editura: CH Publications
ISBN-10: 1950922138
Pagini: 374
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.55 kg
Editura: CH Publications