An Introduction to Russian History - (Companion to Russian Studies)

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1980. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. Near Fine/N/A. volume one in the "Companion to Russian Studies" series; illustrated by 17 b/w. maps; cover illustration is the imperial emblem of Peter I, showing the two-headed Byzantine eagle and the provinces under his rule; "An introduction, complete in one volume, to the history of Russia from medieval times to the fall of Khrushchev and beyond. A study of the geographical setting in which the Russian state grew to super-power status is followed by five chapters which discuss the political, social, and economic history of the country, and four final chapters examine respectively the role of the Church, Soviet government and politics, the economy of the Soviet state, and the international relations of the USSR."; slight bump to rear outer bottom corner; including appendix & index - 403 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Sociology & Culture; Economics; Geography & Maps; Russia; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0521280389. ISBN/EAN: 9780521280389. Inventory No: HST00052. . 9780521280389