Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Soviet women on the frontline in the Second World War Soviet women on the frontline in the Second World War Roger D. Markwick "More than 800,000 Soviet women fought against Hitler's onslaught during the 'Great Patriotic War,' 1941-45. Female participation in military conflict on such a scale is historically unique. This is … OL16681703W
Restless empire Restless empire Ian R. Barnes 1 atlas (xvii, 222 pages) : 29 cm OL17293387W
A History of the Soviet Union from the Beginning to the End A History of the Soviet Union from the Beginning to the End Peter Kenez An examination of political, social and cultural developments in the Soviet Union. The book identifies the social tensions and political inconsistencies that spurred radical change in the government … OL1917990W
Russia Russia Martin Sixsmith The full and fascinating story of Russia, from its founding in the waning years of the tenth century to its resurgence of wealth and power in the early years of the twenty-first, skillfully tracing t… OL19662564W
Lost kingdom Lost kingdom Serhii Plokhy "In 2014, Russia annexed the Crimea and attempted to seize a portion of Ukraine. While the world watched in outrage, this blatant violation of national sovereignty was only the latest iteration of a … OL19722101W
A history of Russia A history of Russia Nicholas Valentine Riasanovsky,Mark D. Steinberg A History of Russia covers the span of the country's history, from ancient times to the post-communist present. Keeping with the hallmark of the text, Riasanovsky and Steinberg examine all aspects of… OL2011829W
Russia confronts Chechnya Russia confronts Chechnya John B. Dunlop In this book John Dunlop provides an understanding of the background to the Russian invasion of Chechnya in December 1994, tracing events from 4000 BC to the time of the invasion. The historic encoun… OL2351590W
The secret lives of Agent George Blake The secret lives of Agent George Blake Roger Hermiston Drawing on hitherto unpublished records from Blake's trial, as well as original interviews with former spies and the man himself, 'The Greatest Traitor' sheds light on this most complex of characters… OL24717759W
Carl Fabergé Carl Fabergé Géza von Habsburg A biography of the trendsetting artist who was jeweler and goldsmith to the Romanov Czars of Russia. OL2651900W
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Vladimir Ilyich Lenin David Downing Follows the life of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution, who became the first head of the Soviet state. OL3500922W
The land and people of the Soviet Union The land and people of the Soviet Union William George Andrews Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of the Soviet Union. OL4444106W