Russia

ISBN-13: 9781509527670 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 200 str.

Dmitri Trenin

Opis

"In this book, leading Russia scholar Dmitri Trenin accompanies readers on Russia's rollercoaster journey from revolution to post-war devastation, perestroika to Putin's stabilization of post-communist Russia."--Provided by publisher.

Recenzje

"Trenin's succinct, balanced, and thoughtful book is a valuable guide to modern Russian history as seen from the other side."Sir Rodric Braithwaite, former British ambassador in Moscow and author of Armageddon & Paranoia: The Nuclear Confrontation"A brilliant, concise interpretation of 120 years of Russian history, plus an insightful look at the future. Essential reading for all concerned about the dangerous - and unnecessary - revival of Cold War tensions."Jack Matlock, former US ambassador and author of Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended"Admirably succinct and thought-provoking"Edward Lucas, The Times

Spis treści

Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsPrefaceIntroduction: Russia's Many RussiasChapter One: Revolutionary Upheaval (1900-1920)Chapter Two: The Rise of the Soviet State (1921-1938)Chapter Three: The War and its Aftermath (1939-1952)Chapter Four: Mature Socialism and its Stagnation (1953-1984)Chapter Five: Democratic Upheaval (1985-1999)Chapter Six: From Stability to Uncertainty (2000-2018)Conclusion: Forever RussiaFurther ReadingNotesIndex

O autorze

Dmitri Trenin, Ph.D., has been Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center since 2008. A regular commentator on Russian affairs, he is the author of numerous books, including Should We Fear Russia? (2016) and What is Russia Up to in the Middle East? (2017).