The Structure of Soviet History: Essays and Documents

By Ronald Grigor Suny

Book Overview

Edited by eminent historian Ronald Grigor Suny, this unique collection of primary documents and important scholarly articles frames both the revolutionary changes and broad continuities in Soviet history. Organized chronologically and covering political, social, and cultural history from a variety of viewpoints, selections include official pronouncements and dissident manifestos, public speeches, private letters, and previously un-translated documents. An introductory essay provides the broad outlines of Soviet history, while chapter introductions summarize the main features and historical debates of each period.

New to the Second Edition

* Ten new essays and documents, including Jochen Hellbeck's "The Urge to Struggle On" (2006) and "Cars, Cars, and More Cars" by Lewis H. Siegelbaum (2008)
* A new chapter (10) on Russia and the former Soviet states in the twenty-first century, as well as additional readings on women and gender
* More sections on foreign policy and the Cold War

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019534054X
• ISBN13: 9780195340549
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 752 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent service!

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Informative, but DENSE!!

Very informative book that covers a great deal of information. Not overtly biased like some other Soviet history works. VERY DENSE, not an "easy" read. It assumes some prior knowledge of soviet/russian history. Not recommended for anyone new to soviet history who is not prepared to do background research. Good reference though and quite detailed.

Comprehensive History

Suny seems to capture the essence of the Russian Revolution to a depth one would be hard pressed to find elsewhere. The progression of information is not completely linear but rather Suny captures events that occur simultaneously throughout Russia. This book covers the major details but also highlights on the every day lives of the people of Russia and the common attitude many of the different classes shared. If you're going to study Russian history, this book is a must.