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A History of Russia

Medieval, Modern, Contemporary c. 882–1996

  • Textbook
  • Nov 1997

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Authors:
  1. Paul Dukes

    1. University of Aberdeen, UK

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  • New edition of very well received one volume history of Russia
    Substantially rewritten and expanded to take full account of the collapse of the Soviet Empire and Premiership of Boris Yeltsin

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. A History of Russia

    1. General Introduction

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 1-3

  3. Medieval Russia: Kiev to Moscow

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 4-6
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    2. The Construction and Collapse of Kiev, 882–1240

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 7-23

    3. Invasion and Disunity, 1240–1462

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 24-38

    4. Consolidation under Moscow, 1462–1645

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 39-62

  4. Modern Russia: The Tsarist Empire

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 63-67
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    2. The Foundation of the Russian Empire, 1645–1698

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 68-84

    3. The Completion of the Structure, 1698–1761

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 85-102

    4. Enlightened Absolutism, 1761–1801

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 103-120

    5. Russian Nationalism 1801–1855

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 121-144

    6. The Emancipation, and After, 1855–1894

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 145-172

    7. Russian Imperialism, 1894–1917

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 173-202

  5. Contemporary Russia: The U.S.S.R. and After

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 203-207
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    2. The Russian Revolution, 1917–1921

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 208-226

    3. The Consolidation of the Soviet Union, 1917–1929

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 227-245

    4. The Construction of Soviet Socialism, 1929–1941

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 246-265

    5. War and Reconstruction, 1941–1953

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 266-282

    6. The Assertion of Soviet Superpower, 1953–1964

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 283-300

    7. Stability and Relaxation, 1964–1975

      • Paul Dukes
      Pages 301-312
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About this book

In this edition of A History of Russia, Paul Dukes takes full account of the extraordinary changes that have occurred since the arrival of first Mikhail Gorbachev and then Boris Yeltsin. Substantially expanded and rewritten, this edition sets these events within the context of over 1100 years of Russian history. From Medieval Kiev and Muscovy to post-Soviet Russia, this is an invaluable work for anyone studying this remarkable country.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Aberdeen, UK

    Paul Dukes

About the author

PAUL DUKES is Professor of History at the University of Aberdeen.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: A History of Russia

  • Book Subtitle: Medieval, Modern, Contemporary c. 882–1996

  • Authors: Paul Dukes

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-26080-5

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Paul Dukes 1998

  • Edition Number: 3

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 448

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: European History

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