The Collapse of the Soviet Union, 1985-1991 Contributor(s): Marples, David R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0582505992 ISBN-13: 9780582505995 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: Why did the Soviet Union collapse in 1991? The collapse of the Soviet Union has widely been seen as the result of the arms race and Cold War, and the failure of the Soviet side to keep pace with new technology. This book argues that the disintegration was mainly a result of two interrelated factors: the rise of the Soviet national republics, and the manipulation of the new Russian presidency by Boris Yeltsin in what became a direct power struggle between Yeltsin and the Soviet leader, Gorbachev. Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book provides:
Also containing a Chronology, Glossary and Whos Who of key figures, The Collapse of the Soviet Union is essential reading for students of twentieth century European history. David R. Marples is Professor of History at the University of Alberta. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Russia & The Former Soviet Union - History | Europe - General |
Dewey: 947.085 |
LCCN: 2004044404 |
Series: Seminar Studies in History |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.18" W x 9.2" (0.65 lbs) 192 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Russia |
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Publisher Description: Why did the Soviet Union collapse in 1991? The collapse of the Soviet Union has widely been seen as the result of the arms race and Cold War, and the failure of the Soviet side to keep pace with new technology. This book argues that the disintegration was mainly a result of two interrelated factors: the rise of the Soviet national republics, and the manipulation of the new Russian presidency by Boris Yeltsin in what became a direct power struggle between Yeltsin and the Soviet leader, Gorbachev. Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book provides:
Also containing a Chronology, Glossary and Who's Who of key figures, The Collapse of the Soviet Union is essential reading for students of twentieth century European history. |