History of Russia and Its Empire: From Mikhail Romanov to Vladimir Putin

Kees Boterbloem's book provides an introduction to imperial Russian and Soviet history, covering political, military, economic, social, religious, and cultural developments from 1613 to Vladimir Putin's new term. It assesses the price paid by those who made Russia and the Soviet Union into a hegemonic power and explores the legacies of decolonization on the Russian Federation and other states.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 26 June 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Imperial Russian and Soviet history, spanning from the coronation of Mikhail Romanov in 1613 to Vladimir Putin's recent tenure, is explored in depth by Kees Boterbloem. This comprehensive text offers a chronological narrative that examines the political, military, economic, social, religious, and cultural developments that shaped Russia's journey from a distant backwater to a superpower status in the twentieth century. The author delves into the profound costs incurred by those who propelled Russia and the Soviet Union to hegemonic power, both locally and globally. He explores the intricate and diverse interactions between Russians and non-Russians, shedding light on the factors contributing to the remarkable longevity of this last colonial power, which did not grant independence to its dependencies until 1991. The text also examines the ongoing legacies of this complex decolonization process on the Russian Federation and the other states that succeeded the Soviet Union. Designed specifically for a one-semester course, this text appeals to a wide range of readers interested in delving deeper into the history of the people who have inhabited one-sixth of the Earth's landmass for centuries.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538104408
Edition number: Second Edition