A Brief History of Russia - Softcover

Michael Kort

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816071136 ISBN 13: 9780816071135

Publisher: Checkmark Books, 2008

Synopsis

Detailing the social, economic, and political changes and crises that the people of Russia have had to endure, this book provides a comprehensive account of this vast country's history. It includes coverage on the conquest and rule of Russia by the Mongol Golden Horde; and the reign of terror by Ivan the Terrible.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Kort is professor of social science at Boston University and holds a Ph.D. in history from New York University. He is the author of The Soviet Colossus: A History of the USSR, Sixth Edition and of Central Asian Republics and Russia, Third Edition in Chelsea House's Nations in Transition set. He lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0816071136
• ISBN 13: 9780816071135
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 310