Peter Waldron - Professor of Modern History- University of East Anglia
"A coherent account of Russia’s vibrant history, explaining the complex story of Russian development with great clarity. Vividly illuminates Russia’s past and shows how it has contributed to its troubled present."
Brandeis University Gregory Freeze - Victor and Gwendolyn Beinfield Professor of History
"So concise and comprehensive history is a rare accomplishment. Ideal for a general reader seeking a clear, coherent narrative on the history of Russia from its origins to the present."
University of Essex Steve Smith - Professor of History
"Lively, well-paced and thoroughly reliable, it elegantly weaves economic, social and cultural themes into a political narrative. A first-class introduction to the subject."
Rusistika
"A brilliant balancing act. A comprehensive introduction for the general reader."
From the Publisher
"A coherent account of Russia's vibrant history, explaining the complex story of Russian development with great clarity. Vividly illuminates Russia's past and shows how it has contributed to its troubled present." ---Peter Waldron, Professor of Modern History, University of East Anglia
From the Publisher - AUDIO COMMENTARY
"A coherent account of Russia's vibrant history, explaining the complex story of Russian development with great clarity. Vividly illuminates Russia's past and shows how it has contributed to its troubled present." —Peter Waldron, Professor of Modern History, University of East Anglia
