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Synopsis
Analyzes the fall of the Soviet Union.
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Analyzes the development of the Russian/Soviet empire and its decline during Gorbachev's regime, from both political science and comparative history perspectives. Outlines major theoretical frameworks for understanding imperial development and decline, details the development of Russia and the USSR as empires, and looks at Gorbachev's Soviet Union as an empire in decay. For specialists, students, and interested general readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)