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Russia : A Concise History | 
 enlarge | Author: Ronald Hingley
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 174429
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rei Sub
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 0500276277
Dewey Decimal Number: 947
EAN: 9780500276273
ASIN: 0500276277
Publication Date: August 1991
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 A fascinating journey through the history of Russia February 2, 2001
Mario E. Maroto (MIAMI, FLORIDA USA)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
For all of you that have been fascinated with Russian history and literature, this book helps understand that beautiful and relentless spirit of russian people. Though it's a concise history, the book contains detailed descriptions of figures such as Peter the Great, Ivan the Great, Ivan the Terrible and Stalin. From the dawn of Russian civilization, in what it's now Ukraine, to the collapse of the U.S.S.R, the book will help you understand the mysery, triumphs, and character of what some many have referred to as the giant with feet of clay (Russia).
Wonderful Introduction to Russian History November 22, 2005
Bruce Brocka (Quad Cities)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
To a fan of western history such as myself, I am was unfamiliar with the grand and rich history of Russia. When my child took a course in Russian History, my interest was aroused, and I bought this book. It was a delight to read, typical of most Thames and Hudson books. Profusely illustrated, it was just enough of the broad strokes for an introduction without condescending.
An excellent starting point.
 Russia July 21, 2005
C. Conard (WI USA)
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
Mainly a series of names and dates. Difficult to get through - not an interesting writing style.
 Short and Sweet June 20, 2007
Bernard M. Patten (Seabrook, TX United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Looking for a concise, accurate, intelligent, and detailed history of Russia? Look no farther. This is it. Viewed from the retrospective glance of history, Russia is a different country with a long tradition of lies, torture, economic disasters, and bizarre events (like the horse induced death of Catherine the Great). The crowning achievement of the good old USA was the defeat of the evil empire that was the USSR. Putin succeeded Yeltsin as President. Neither leader has been a model of enlightened libralism. But signs have emerged that Russians may yet generate the energy and the talent to build a better history in the Third Millennium than they contrived in the Second.
Too concise March 31, 2007
Ayn Rand (Illinois, USA)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book was purchased for a class. The paper is good quality and many photographs, but I feel not enough content for study of this subject.
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