Geoffrey Hosking's study provides a prism through which to view Russian history by posing the apparently simple question: what is Russia's national identity? His thesis is that the needs of Russia's empire prevented the creation of a Russian nation. The Tsars, and before them the Grand Dukes of Moscow, were empire builders

Russia : People and Empire@@ 1552-1917

GEOFFREY HOSKING

HarperCollins, Publishers

<p>The author traces the evolution of the Soviet political system from its origins in 1917 to the present day. He shows how power has rarely been devolved outside a particularly tightly-knit ruling elite. Special emphasis is placed on the experience of the peasantry, urban workers and professionals.</p>

A History of the Soviet Union

Fontana

Beyond Socialist Realism

Literature & Fiction

Granada Publishing

RUSSIA AND THE RUSSIANS: A HISTORY

History

Europe

Allen Lane.

The awakening of the Soviet Union

The Awakening of the Soviet Union

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Mandarin

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