| The Former Soviet Union's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook Contributor(s): Minahan, James (Author), Barkin, Elliott (Editor) |
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ISBN: 157607823X ISBN-13: 9781576078235 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $82.17 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Communism, Post-communism & Socialism |
| Dewey: 305.800 |
| LCCN: 2003025599 |
| Series: Ethnic Diversity Within Nations |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.36" W x 9.24" (1.49 lbs) 408 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe - Cultural Region - Russia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Former Soviet Union's Diverse Peoples provides an overview of the peoples and events in the historical development of the Russian and Soviet empires. Documenting the Russian conquest and domination of more than 100 large and small national groups, the book details ethnic migrations, rivalries, and conflicts against the backdrops of key historic events such as the Russian Revolution, World Wars I and II, the Cold War, and the breakup of the Soviet Union. Ranging from 9th century Eastern Slav expansion to the disintegration of the Communist empire and the rise of Russia's present version of democracy, the book explores the wide range of regional cultures and explains the cultural and nationalistic currents that led to centuries of political, social, and territorial struggles. |
