Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The strongman The strongman Angus Roxburgh Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy streng… OL16638546W
Why geography matters Why geography matters Harm J. de Blij "Preparing for climate change, averting a cold war with China, defeating terrorism: all of this requires geographic knowledge. In Why Geography Matters, Harm de Blij makes an urgent call to restore g… OL1942096W
Le Caucase Le Caucase François Thual Inconnues et ignorées jusqu'aux années 90, les régions du Caucase ont commencé à s'inscrire dans l'actualité avec la disparition de l'URSS. Les événements de Tchétchénie, les crises d'Ingouchie et du… OL27312311W
The economies in transition The economies in transition Ian Jeffries Taking in a wide range of international case-studies, this title provides an extensive guide to those countries in a state of economic flux. Analyzing major political, as well as economic events, the… OL2964606W
The rise and fall of the Soviet Empire The rise and fall of the Soviet Empire Raymond Pearson "The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire describes and explains the creation, maintenance and eventual demise of the Soviet regime across post-1945 eastern Europe. Balancing internal factors such as r… OL3357719W