| Stalin and the Soviet Union Contributor(s): Lee, Stephen J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415185734 ISBN-13: 9780415185738 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1999 Annotation: "Stalin and the Soviet Union" examines the dictatorship of Stalin and the developments in the Soviet Union between 1924 and 1953. Beginning with a wide survey of the political, social and economic situation before Stalin's rise to power, this book also provides analysis of the nature of the totalitarian state in Russia, assessment of Stalin's rule and legacy, foreign policy during World War Two and discussion of the history and politics of the Cold War. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 99-11755 |
| Series: Questions & Analysis in History |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.46" W x 8.46" (0.40 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1920's - Chronological Period - 1930's - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 1950's - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Stalin and the Soviet Union offers new interpretations of recently uncovered archives examining the Soviet leader's domestic and foreign policy. It covers core topics such as: * Stalin's rise to power For all students of Russia, Stalin and European history, this will prove essential reading, and a clear background and guide to exam success. |