Author: John Paxton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The alphabetically arranged entries lead readers to subjects as diverse as art, law, philosophy, and religion. The text defines various terms; explores the lives of influential artists, politicians, propagandists, writers, and royal figures; and provides vital information on Russia's past and current geographical boundaries. Features of the book include more than 2,500 encyclopedia entries that are cross-referenced and, where appropriate, include suggestions for further reading; a quick-reference chronology that tracks the important events in Russian history up to the time the volume went to press; a map reference section that features major cities, states, principalities, and historically significant neighboring dominions.
Encyclopedia of Russian History
Author: John Paxton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The alphabetically arranged entries lead readers to subjects as diverse as art, law, philosophy, and religion. The text defines various terms; explores the lives of influential artists, politicians, propagandists, writers, and royal figures; and provides vital information on Russia's past and current geographical boundaries. Features of the book include more than 2,500 encyclopedia entries that are cross-referenced and, where appropriate, include suggestions for further reading; a quick-reference chronology that tracks the important events in Russian history up to the time the volume went to press; a map reference section that features major cities, states, principalities, and historically significant neighboring dominions.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The alphabetically arranged entries lead readers to subjects as diverse as art, law, philosophy, and religion. The text defines various terms; explores the lives of influential artists, politicians, propagandists, writers, and royal figures; and provides vital information on Russia's past and current geographical boundaries. Features of the book include more than 2,500 encyclopedia entries that are cross-referenced and, where appropriate, include suggestions for further reading; a quick-reference chronology that tracks the important events in Russian history up to the time the volume went to press; a map reference section that features major cities, states, principalities, and historically significant neighboring dominions.
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Russian Culture
Author: Tatiana Smorodinskaya
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415320941
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
The Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource on recent and contemporary Russian culture and history for students, teachers, and researchers across the disciplines.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415320941
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
The Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource on recent and contemporary Russian culture and history for students, teachers, and researchers across the disciplines.
Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend
Author: Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Publisher: Abc-Clio Incorporated
ISBN: 9781576071304
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Covers the myths and legends of the Russian Empire at its greatest extent as well as other Slavic people and countries. Includes historical, geographical, and biographical background information.
Publisher: Abc-Clio Incorporated
ISBN: 9781576071304
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Covers the myths and legends of the Russian Empire at its greatest extent as well as other Slavic people and countries. Includes historical, geographical, and biographical background information.
A Concise History of Russia
Author: Paul Bushkovitch
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139504444
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Accessible to students, tourists and general readers alike, this book provides a broad overview of Russian history since the ninth century. Paul Bushkovitch emphasizes the enormous changes in the understanding of Russian history resulting from the end of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, new material has come to light on the history of the Soviet era, providing new conceptions of Russia's pre-revolutionary past. The book traces not only the political history of Russia, but also developments in its literature, art and science. Bushkovitch describes well-known cultural figures, such as Chekhov, Tolstoy and Mendeleev, in their institutional and historical contexts. Though the 1917 revolution, the resulting Soviet system and the Cold War were a crucial part of Russian and world history, Bushkovitch presents earlier developments as more than just a prelude to Bolshevik power.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139504444
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Accessible to students, tourists and general readers alike, this book provides a broad overview of Russian history since the ninth century. Paul Bushkovitch emphasizes the enormous changes in the understanding of Russian history resulting from the end of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, new material has come to light on the history of the Soviet era, providing new conceptions of Russia's pre-revolutionary past. The book traces not only the political history of Russia, but also developments in its literature, art and science. Bushkovitch describes well-known cultural figures, such as Chekhov, Tolstoy and Mendeleev, in their institutional and historical contexts. Though the 1917 revolution, the resulting Soviet system and the Cold War were a crucial part of Russian and world history, Bushkovitch presents earlier developments as more than just a prelude to Bolshevik power.
Encyclopedia of a Life in Russia
Author: José Manuel Prieto González
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802120776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
A kaleidoscopic portrait of modern life in Russia through alphabetical encyclopedic entries. Poetic, humorous, truth-seeking, and fanciful, Prieto melds literature, philosophy, and pop culture into a story of two misfits caught between old traditions and modern consumerism.
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802120776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
A kaleidoscopic portrait of modern life in Russia through alphabetical encyclopedic entries. Poetic, humorous, truth-seeking, and fanciful, Prieto melds literature, philosophy, and pop culture into a story of two misfits caught between old traditions and modern consumerism.
The Impossible Triangle
Author: Daniela Spenser
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 9780822322894
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Post-revolutionary Mexico's establishment of diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union recognized their shared commitment to working-class people and asserted Mexican sovereignty in defiance of the United States. This work reveals the history and consequenc
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 9780822322894
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Post-revolutionary Mexico's establishment of diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union recognized their shared commitment to working-class people and asserted Mexican sovereignty in defiance of the United States. This work reveals the history and consequenc
World War I
Author: Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
With its authoritative reference entries, multiple introductory and perspective essays, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and bibliography, this single-volume reference provides all the key information readers need to understand this monumental conflict. World War I was an epic conflict that toppled centuries-old empires, transformed the Middle East and Russia, and helped elevate the United States to prominence as a world power. In essence, understanding the reasons for and outcomes of the First World War provides a cornerstone for knowledge of all modern history. In World War I: The Essential Reference Guide, detailed reference entries, a comprehensive overview essay, plus additional examinations of the causes and consequences of the conflict provide readers with the context needed to understand all aspects of World War I. Important primary source documents like the Zimmerman Telegram and Balfour Declaration are included and accompanied by explanations that supply readers with key historical perspective. Biographies on major political and military leaders, such as Wilhelm II, Woodrow Wilson, Nicholas II, John Pershing, and Ferdinand Foch, offer insight into the people who played key roles in the conflict. Entries on the key confrontations of the war—many accompanied by maps—showcase the strategies of both sides in their attempts to emerge victorious, and the bibliography presents a wealth of options to students looking to conduct further research on World War I.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
With its authoritative reference entries, multiple introductory and perspective essays, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and bibliography, this single-volume reference provides all the key information readers need to understand this monumental conflict. World War I was an epic conflict that toppled centuries-old empires, transformed the Middle East and Russia, and helped elevate the United States to prominence as a world power. In essence, understanding the reasons for and outcomes of the First World War provides a cornerstone for knowledge of all modern history. In World War I: The Essential Reference Guide, detailed reference entries, a comprehensive overview essay, plus additional examinations of the causes and consequences of the conflict provide readers with the context needed to understand all aspects of World War I. Important primary source documents like the Zimmerman Telegram and Balfour Declaration are included and accompanied by explanations that supply readers with key historical perspective. Biographies on major political and military leaders, such as Wilhelm II, Woodrow Wilson, Nicholas II, John Pershing, and Ferdinand Foch, offer insight into the people who played key roles in the conflict. Entries on the key confrontations of the war—many accompanied by maps—showcase the strategies of both sides in their attempts to emerge victorious, and the bibliography presents a wealth of options to students looking to conduct further research on World War I.
The Soviet War Machine
Author: Ray Bonds
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Details through narrative text and illustrations all component parts of the Soviet military including specific weapons and defense systems.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Details through narrative text and illustrations all component parts of the Soviet military including specific weapons and defense systems.
Encyclopedia of Cold War Espionage, Spies, and Secret Operations
Author: Richard Trahair
Publisher: Enigma Books
ISBN: 1936274264
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
The only comprehensive and up-to-date book of its kind with the latest information.
Publisher: Enigma Books
ISBN: 1936274264
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
The only comprehensive and up-to-date book of its kind with the latest information.
The History of Science and Religion in the Western Tradition
Author: Gary B. Ferngren
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138867833
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138867833
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.