Now completely revised in this eighth edition, a history of russia covers the entire span of the countrys history, from ancient times to the postcommunist present. Its a good book to have on your personal library shelf if youre into russian. Specializing in the cultural, intellectual, and social history of russia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, his many books include voices of revolution, and proletarian imagination. In this scholarly study, the author examines the way in which peter the great has been perceived over the years by artists, writers, intellectuals, and other historians, and what his image has meant to russian culture during various historical periods since peters death in 1725. A history of russia by g vernadsky and m karpovich. Nicholas i and official nationality in russia, 18251855 1959 online free to borrow.
Revised and expanded to cover the initiation of glasnost and perestroika in 1985, the resignation of gorbachev in 1991, the dissolution of the soviet union, and the events of 1992, the most authoritative, readable, and wellbalanced history of russia is now more timely than ever. He is the author of several books, including a parting of ways. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nicholas riasanovsky is professor emeritus of history the university of california, berkeley. Leon trotsky the history of the russian revolution volume. The authors did a very good job of remaining impartial even when approaching highly controversial subjects, such as the relationship between russia and the ukraine. Nicholas v riasanovsky investigates the question of russian identity, spanning a territory, centuries, and a variety of political, social, and economic structures. Jul 12, 2010 nicholas riasanovsky is professor emeritus of history the university of california, berkeley. The image of peter the great in russian history and thought nicholas v. For any student trying to get a grasp of the essentials of russian history this book is the place to start.
Nov 10, 2016 now completely revised in this eighth edition, a history of russia covers the entire span of the countrys history, from ancient times to the postcommunist present keeping with the hallmark of the text, riasanovsky and steinberg examine all aspects of russias history. Now extensively revised in this ninth edition, a history of russia covers the entire span of the countrys history, from ancient times to the postcommunist present. This 762page hardcover was published in 1980 by oxford university press 3rd edition, 4th printing. Widely acclaimed as the best onevolume survey available, written by one of the foremost scholars in the field. List of books and articles about russian history online. The image of peter the great in russian history and thought. To cover everything from the origins of the russian people to the collapse of the soviet union in one short book requires great skill, but paul bushkovitch is one of the leading experts on russian history in the world and he manages this task with great insight and panache.
It includes selective lists of reference resources, both online and in print. Separate and fairly selfcontained sections cover kievan, appanage, muscovite, imperial and soviet russia. Keeping with the hallmark of the text, riasanovsky and steinberg examine all aspects of russia s history political, international, military, economic, social, and culturalwith a commitment to objectivity, fairness, and. Keeping with the hallmark of the text, riasanovsky and steinberg examine all aspects of russias historypolitical. The book traces not only the political history of russia, but also developments in its literature, art and science. Library of congress cataloging in publication data bushkovitch, paul. A history of russia by riasanovsky, nicholas valentine, 1923publication date 1984 topics. The image of peter the great in russian history and. Riasanovskys opus is a fairly straightforward attempt at a comprehensive history of russia. Translated by max eastman, 1932 library of congress catalog card number 8083994 isbn 09460834 transcribed for the world wide web by john gowland australia, alphanos pangas greece and david walters united states 1997 through 2000.
A concise history of russia accessible to students, tourists, and general readers alike, this book provides a broad overview of russian history since the ninth cen. Isbn 9780190645588 a history of russia 9th edition. A history of russia covers the entire span of the countrys history, from ancient times to the postcommunist present. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
The country is bounded by norway and finland in the northwest. A history of russia 9780195074628 by riasanovsky, nicholas v. Paul bushkovitch emphasizes the enormous changes in the understanding of russian history resulting from the end of the soviet union in 1991. Riasanovsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Keeping with the hallmark of the text, riasanovsky and steinberg examine all aspects of russia s history political, international, military, economic, social, and culturalwith a commitment to objectivity, fairness.
Keeping with the hallmark of the text, riasanovsky and steinberg examine all aspects of russia s history political, international, military, economic, social, andculturalwith a commitment to objectivity, fairness, and balance. Click download or read online button to get a history of russia by g vernadsky and m karpovich book now. Now extensively revised in this ninth edition, a history of russia covers the entire span of the. These included james billington now librarian of congress. A catalog record for this publication is available from the british library. Russias turn of century yale university press, 1986. There are several reasons why i selected riasanovskys history of russia as the. This book was a very fair and comprehensive introduction to the history of russia from its earliest origins through to today. Mark steinberg is professor of history at the university of illinois at urbanachampaign. Though the 1917 revolution, the resulting soviet system and the cold war were a crucial. A history of russia by g vernadsky and m karpovich download. A history of russia since 1855volume 2 oxford up, 2010. Keeping with the hallmark of the text, riasanovsky and steinberg examine all aspects of russia s history political, international, military, economic, social, and culturalwith a commitment to objectivity, fairness, and balance, and to reflecting recent. A history of russia nicholas valentine riasanovsky.
Widely acclaimed as the best onevolume survey text available, a history of russia presents the whole span of russia s history, from the origins of the kievan state and the building of an empire, to soviet russia, the successor states, and beyond. A concise history of russia accessible to students, tourists, and general readers alike, this book provides a broad overview of russian history since the ninth century. Keeping with the hallmark of the text, riasanovsky and steinberg examine all aspects of russia s history political, international, military, economic, social, and culturalwith a commitment to objectivity, fairness, and balance. A history of russia nicholas valentine riasanovsky, mark. This guide provides a starting point for research for students, faculty, and visiting researchers in slavic and eurasian studies at harvard university. Riasanovsky takes the reader mechanically through the development of the russian state. From the earliest recorded history of the russian state, its people have sought to define their place in the world.
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Author of a history of russia, the emergence of romanticism, nicholas i and official nationality in russia, 18251855, russia and the west inthe teaching of the slavophiles, russia and the west in the teaching of the slavophiles. Widely acclaimed as the best onevolume survey text available, a history of russia presents the whole span of russias history, from the origins of the kievan. A history of russia to 1855 volume 1, book by nicholas. A history of russia by riasanovsky, nicholas valentine, 1923publication date 1984 topics soviet union, to 1982 publisher. Riasanovsky died in oakland, california, usa, on may 14, 2011 at the age of 87. Professor riasanovskys bookachieves notable success in this. Read online now a history of russia nicholas v riasanovsky ebook pdf at our library. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
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