General & Miscellaneous Historiography, Imperialism, 1917 - 1991 (Soviet Union) - History, Russia (Federation) - History - Political Aspects, Colonialism & Imperialism - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
The fall of the Soviet Union was one of the most dramatic events of this century. It was also one of the most surprising. Perhaps because many Sovietologists neglected its status as an empire, most Americans were taken completely by surprise when the USSR began its precipitous collapse under Mikhail Gorbachev. This book subjects the Soviet Union as an empire to systematic scrutiny, using tools and methods at the disposal of modern political science. Foreign policy specialists, defense experts, and Russian area analysts will find this book essential. The book is also recommended for undergraduate and graduate courses in Russian and Soviet history and the study of empires.Editorials
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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)Book Details
Published
August 27, 1998
Publisher
Westport, Conn. ; Praeger, c1998.
Pages
198
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780275964818