| Who's Who in Russia since 1900 Contributor(s): McCauley, Martin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415138973 ISBN-13: 9780415138970 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $114.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 1997 Annotation: "Who's Who in Russia Since 1900" is a unique reference which examines the leading political, economic, cultural, military, scientific and sporting personalities from 1900-1991. Through analysis of figures such as Stalin, Brezhnev, Khrushchev, Yeltsin, Ratushinskaya and Sakharov, the book takes the reader up through the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present day. It provides detailed biographical information on each leading figure, bibliographical references with entries as an aid to further research, a chronology of events, maps and a comprehensive glossary of Russian terms, concepts and institutions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science - History | Russia & The Former Soviet Union |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 96042009 |
| Lexile Measure: 1220 |
| Series: Who's Who |
| Physical Information: 1.03" H x 6.96" W x 8.88" (1.40 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Who's Who is Russia and the Soviet Union is a unique reference guide which examines the leading political, economic, cultural, military, scientific and sporting personalities from 1900-1991. Through analysis of figures such as Stalin, Brezhnev, Khrushchev, Yeltsin, Ratushinskaya and Sakharov, a comprehensive portrait of Russian and Soviet society in this era emerges. The book takes the reader up to the collapse of the Soviet Union and provides: - detailed biographical information on each leading figure - bibliographical references with entries as an aid to further research - a comprehensive glossary of Russian terms, concepts and institutions and a useful chronology of events - an accessible and user-friendly A-Z layout - an invaluable guide for students, teachers, researchers, and the general reader alike. |