Read Events That Changed Russia Since 1855

Events That Changed Russia Since 1855

Frank W. Thackeray

4.9/5 (30964 ratings)

Description:Since Alexander II ascended to the Russian throne in 1855 and implemented a series of modernizing reforms, including the emancipation of the serfs in 1861, Russia has found itself in the throes of continuous upheaval, caught between the autocratic traditions of empire and the dawn of the modern era. As the advent of industrialization and two world wars thrust Russia onto the global stage, the ramifications of its tumultuous history have been felt throughout the western world. This unique resource presents and evaluates ten of the most critical events in modern Russian history from the pivotal years of 1855-1991, including the Russian Industrial Revolution, the fall of the monarchy, the Stalin era, the Cold War, and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. A full chapter is devoted ot each event, and each chapter includes a factual introduction to the event, as well as an in-depth interpretative essay exploring its underlying causes, factors, and effects. Coverage for each event also includes an annotated bibliography of works suitable for students and an illustration for each. A glossary of terms, a timeline of Russian history from 1853-2004, a list of Russian/Soviet rulers and a population chart serve as ready reference materials for students looking to understand this critical period in world history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Events That Changed Russia Since 1855. To get started finding Events That Changed Russia Since 1855, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Greenwood

Release: 2007

ISBN: 0313089442

Description: Since Alexander II ascended to the Russian throne in 1855 and implemented a series of modernizing reforms, including the emancipation of the serfs in 1861, Russia has found itself in the throes of continuous upheaval, caught between the autocratic traditions of empire and the dawn of the modern era. As the advent of industrialization and two world wars thrust Russia onto the global stage, the ramifications of its tumultuous history have been felt throughout the western world. This unique resource presents and evaluates ten of the most critical events in modern Russian history from the pivotal years of 1855-1991, including the Russian Industrial Revolution, the fall of the monarchy, the Stalin era, the Cold War, and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. A full chapter is devoted ot each event, and each chapter includes a factual introduction to the event, as well as an in-depth interpretative essay exploring its underlying causes, factors, and effects. Coverage for each event also includes an annotated bibliography of works suitable for students and an illustration for each. A glossary of terms, a timeline of Russian history from 1853-2004, a list of Russian/Soviet rulers and a population chart serve as ready reference materials for students looking to understand this critical period in world history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Events That Changed Russia Since 1855. To get started finding Events That Changed Russia Since 1855, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

Events That Changed Russia Since 1855

Events That Changed Russia Since 1855

More Books

[(Statesmen Who Changed the World: A Bio-bibliographical Dictionary of Diplomacy )] [Author: Frank W. Thackeray] [Apr-1993]

[(Statesmen Who Changed the World: A Bio-bibliographical Dictionary of Diplomacy )] [Author: Frank W. Thackeray] [Apr-1993]

Events That Changed the World Through the Sixteenth Century

Events That Changed the World Through the Sixteenth Century

Events That Changed the World in the Twentieth Century

Events That Changed the World in the Twentieth Century

Events That Changed the World in the Seventeenth Century (The Greenwood Press "Events That Changed the World" Series)

Events That Changed the World in the Seventeenth Century (The Greenwood Press "Events That Changed the World" Series)

Events That Changed the World in the Eighteenth Century (The Greenwood Press "Events That Changed the World" Series)

Events That Changed the World in the Eighteenth Century (The Greenwood Press "Events That Changed the World" Series)

Events That Changed the World in the Nineteenth Century

Events That Changed the World in the Nineteenth Century

Events That Formed the Modern World [5 volumes]: From the European Renaissance through the War on Terror

Events That Formed the Modern World [5 volumes]: From the European Renaissance through the War on Terror

Events That Changed America in the Nineteenth Century (The Greenwood Press "Events That Changed America" Series)

Events That Changed America in the Nineteenth Century (The Greenwood Press "Events That Changed America" Series)

Events That Changed Great Britain Since 1689

Events That Changed Great Britain Since 1689