(Paperback)

On the centenary of the Russian Revolution, a classic history of the Soviet era, from 1917 to its fall

(Hardback)

This work aims to clarify the sweeping changes that transformed Russia in the 20th century, from a "muzhik" country to an urban power. The author reveals the historical roots of recent change and shows how a largely bureaucratic apparatus simply lost the ability to govern a changing society.

(Paperback)

Tracing the transformation of Russian society and government that was to lead to Stalinism, this book places its emphasis on the changes stemming from war, revolution, civil war and industrialization. It also examines the political, ideological and cultural developments during the period.