Twentieth Century Russia

Twentieth Century Russia is a comprehensive book written by Donald W. Treadgold that provides an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic developments in Russia during the 20th century. The book covers the period from the end of the Tsarist regime in 1917 to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The author delves into the major events that shaped Russia's history, including the Bolshevik Revolution, Stalin's purges, World War II, the Cold War, and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union. Treadgold also explores the cultural and intellectual movements that emerged during this period, such as the Russian avant-garde, the dissident movement, and the rise of nationalism.The book provides a detailed account of the political leaders who shaped Russia's history, including Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Gorbachev, and Yeltsin. Treadgold examines their policies and decisions, and how they impacted Russia's trajectory.Twentieth Century Russia is a well-researched and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most important periods in Russian history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Russia's past and present.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.