Focusing on key themes in the period--from the rise of the General Secretary at the end of the 1920s to the world of "late Stalinism"--Chris Ward takes the reader to the center of the contemporary debate on Russia under Stalin and shows how historical enquiry has been conditioned not only by prevailing ideological fashions but also by the nature and quality of the sources available to researchers.  Chris Ward, Lecturer in Slavonic Studies, University of Cambridge.  Focusing on key themes in the period--from the rise of the General Secretary at the end of the 1920s to the world of "late Stalinism"--Chris Ward takes the reader to the center of the contemporary debate on Russia under Stalin and shows how historical enquiry has been conditioned not only by prevailing ideological fashions but also by the nature and quality of the sources available to researchers.  "Strongly recommended [students] will undoubtedly profit from reading Ward's views on this controversial subject and the purpose of academic history. Journal of European Studies ..a fresh and unhackneyed approach to a broadly familiar period."—Slavonica  "Strongly recommended [students] will undoubtedly profit from reading Ward's views on this controversial subject and the purpose of academic history. Journal of European Studies ..a fresh and unhackneyed approach to a broadly familiar period."—Slavonica

Stalin's Russia (Reading History)

History

Ward, Chris

Russia

Bloomsbury USA

The ebb and flow of debate about Stalin's Russia is brilliantly captured in this book. Chris Ward conceptualizes the field in a clear and helpful way, offers a synthesis of the vast secondary literature in the area, and provides evaluation of the key issues at stake. This second edition includes the necessary updating, the provision of more maps, and a new chapter on foreign policy.

Stalin's Russia (Reading History, 2)

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Bloomsbury Academic

Teaching Children: Laying Foundations of Faith (Teaching for Spiritual Transformation Series)

LifeWay Pr

The Dragon variation of the Sicilian defence is a devastating weapon in the hands of a well-prepared player. Previous books on the Dragon have emphasized the need to memorize reams of theoretical variations, but instead, in this book, the author suggests a commonsense approach which will cut out much of the need for rote learning. He pinpoints the most critical lines and shows that the Black, contrary to popular belief, actually has quite a wide choice against most systems.

Winning With the Dragon

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

An instructive and entertaining series of quizzes designed so players can identify their strengths and weaknesses. Innovative multiple-choice format recognize typical trains of thought--both correct and incorrect--to help improve play in all phases of the game.Beginner

Chess Choice Challenge: An Entertaining Quiz Book to Improve Your Chess

Emms, John

Batsford

In this follow-up to the best-selling Winning with the Dragon, Chris Ward teaches the Dragon variation of the Sicilian Defense, which can be a devastating weapon for the well-prepared player.

Winning With the Sicilian Dragon 2: A Complete Repertoire Against 1 e4 For the Attacking Player

A new, completely revised edition of the classic chess quiz book. Grandmaster Chris Ward presents another selection of fascinating and entertaining puzzles. The fun and instructive multiple-choice format will get players' brains working in high gear. Identifying typical trains of thought, Ward explains the incorrect and correct analysis to help improve anyone's play.ONE CROWN

Chess Choice Challenge 2

Three’s a charm: chess players have demanded, and now they have, a third Chess Choice Challenge. Once again, they can enjoy a bundle of tricky and varied chess positions and test their analytical abilities. Innovative multiple-choice questions direct chess mavens’ attention to different facets of each position and identify the typical train of thought (both correct and incorrect) followed by many players. There is also a range of suggested continuations for identifying strengths and weaknesses. And, after racking their brains to come up with answers, players can then compare their findings with those of Grandmaster Chris Ward, who offers deep and imaginative analysis of the solutions.

Chess Choice Challenge 3

For players eaer to develop their understanding of a fascinating opening, grand master Chris Ward presents an innovative and enlightening study of the popular Samisch King’s Indian strategy. Ward analyzes the Samisch’s transformation over time and offers unique insight into the system’s subtleties. Not only does he reflect on his own experiences, he observes why such modern greats as Karpov, Kasparov, and Kramnik have chosen to use the characteristically aggressive f5 fe. Chess mavens will get practical information on how to further their preparations, and they’ll want to take full advantage of the pointers on previously discarded lines that deserve revisiting.

Controversial Samisch King's Indian

Discover Countries: South Africa

South Africa (Discover Countries)

Africa

Wayland

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