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The turbulent tale of 20th-century Russia now has a beginning, a middle and an end. Though the Soviet Union may be gone, its effects remain - in the new Russia ...Show synopsisThe turbulent tale of 20th-century Russia now has a beginning, a middle and an end. Though the Soviet Union may be gone, its effects remain - in the new Russia and the successor states that emerged from the failed Soviet Experiment. This book is an attempt to deal fairly and compassionately with a complex history that has divided friend from foe, East from West, Left from Right - not with the vain hope of reconciling irreconcileable differences, but with the expectation that an analytic and interpretive narrative will add to our understanding if not complete agreement. This book covers the history of the Soviet Union from the waning days of Tsarist Russia to the present day. This book is intended for students and scholars of Russian and USSR history.Hide synopsis
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Description:The West has always had a difficult time understanding the...The West has always had a difficult time understanding the Soviet Union. For decades Americans have known a Soviet Union clouded by ideological passions and a dearth of information. Today, with the revelations under glasnost and the collapse of the Communist empire, Americans are now able tosee the former Soviet Union as a whole, and explore the turbulent tale of a Soviet history that has a beginning, a middle, and an end. One of the eminent Soviet historians of our time, Ronald Grigor Suny takes us on a journey that examines the complex themes of Soviet history from the last tsar of the Russian empire to the first president of the Russian republic. He examines the legacies left by former Soviet leaders andexplores the successor states and the challenges they now face. Combining gripping detail with insightful analysis, Suny focuses on three revolutions: the tumultuous year of 1917 when Vladimir Lenin led the Bolshevik takeover of the tsarist empire; the 1930s when Joseph Stalin refashioned theeconomy, the society, and the state; and the 1980s and 1990s when Mikhail Gorbachev's ambitious and catastrophic attempt at sweeping reform and revitalization resulted in the breakup of the Soviet Union led by Boris Yeltsin. He unravels issues, explaining "deeply contradictory" policies toward thevarious Soviet nationalities, including Moscow's ambivalence over its own New Economic Policy of the 1920s and the attempts at reform that followed Stalin's death. He captures familiar as well as little-known events, including the movement of the crowds on the streets of St. Petersburg in theFebruary revolution; Stalin's collapse into a near-catatonic state after Hitler'smuch-predicted invasion; and Yeltsin's political maneuvering and public grandstanding as he pushed the disintegration of the Soviet Union and faced down his rivals. Students and social scientists alike continue to be fascinated by the Soviet experiment and its meaning. The Soviet Experiment recovers the complexities and contradictions of the 70 years of Soviet Power, exploring its real achievements as well as its grotesque failings. Clearly written andwell-argued, this narrative is complete with helpful anecdotes and examples that will not only engage students and offer them an opportunity to learn from new material but also afford them the opportunity to form their own opinions by reading the text and looking into the suggested readings. Withinsight and detail, Suny has constructed a masterful work, providing the fullest account yet of one of the greatest transformations of modern history. ISBN10: 0195081056.
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The Soviet Experiment: Russia, the USSR, and the Successor States
Reviewed by Sarah on
2009-10-06 00:00:00.0.
I learned a lot about Russian history from this book. I would want to consult multiple versions of Russian history before coming to too many conclusions though. My favorite quote, "I declare war to the death on domination chauvinism. I shall eat it with all my healthy teeth as soon as I get rid of this accursed bad tooth." Lenin the year 1922
Rating: 3
I learned a lot about Russian history from this book. I would want to consult multiple versions of Russian history before coming to too many conclusions though. My favorite quote, "I declare war to the death on domination chauvinism. I shall eat it with all my healthy teeth as soon as I get rid of this accursed bad tooth." Lenin the year 1922
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The Soviet Experiment: Russia, the USSR, and the Successor States
Reviewed by Ryan on
2008-12-12 00:00:00.0.
Very heavy read, but if you are interested in Soviet history it's a great source.
Rating: 4
Very heavy read, but if you are interested in Soviet history it's a great source.
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The Soviet Experiment: Russia, the USSR, and the Successor States
Reviewed by Chris on
2008-10-21 00:00:00.0.
a good soviet history. it doesn't quite leap off the page at you, but it's quite readable, and seems to provide a reasonable and balanced account of the history of the soviet union, unlike some of the more lamentable entries on this topic. probably not appropriate as a casual read, but if you are want to learn about soviet history, this is a good place to start.
Rating: 4
a good soviet history. it doesn't quite leap off the page at you, but it's quite readable, and seems to provide a reasonable and balanced account of the history of the soviet union, unlike some of the more lamentable entries on this topic. probably not appropriate as a casual read, but if you are want to learn about soviet history, this is a good place to start.
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