A History of Russia Peoples, Legends, Events, Forces

A History of Russia: Peoples, Legends, Events, Forces is a comprehensive narrative conceived and developed after the collapse of the former Soviet Union. Informed by the burgeoning historiography of the 1990s, the text balances political and economic explorations of everyday life, social roles, cultural dynamics, and gender issues. Many texts on this subject are written from a pre-Confederation point of view that may be unsuitable for today's classroom. This text provides strong coverage of 20th-century Russia and the U.S.S.R. without sacrificing its coverage of earlier historical periods. The text includes an in-depth exploration of frontiers, civil-military relations, and the social history of the military and military doctrine. There is consistent inclusion of the various ethnic groups which formed the Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Modern, easy-to-read maps are placed within larger geographical contexts to enhance reader comprehension.