The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire |
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| Author:
| Pearson, Raymond |
| Series title: | Studies in Contemporary History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-333-94807-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2002 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan Limited
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| Imprint: | Red Globe Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $46.95 |
Book Description:
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Raymond Pearson describes and explains the creation, maintenance and eventual demise of the Soviet regime across post-1945 Eastern Europe, setting the so-called 'Soviet Empire' within the broader context of global imperialism and decolonisation. This revised and updated second edition features an expanded final chapter, more detailed analysis of key themes and events, and an extended bibliography. New documentation has also been incorporated to provide a fuller historical account of...
More DescriptionRaymond Pearson describes and explains the creation, maintenance and eventual demise of the Soviet regime across post-1945 Eastern Europe, setting the so-called 'Soviet Empire' within the broader context of global imperialism and decolonisation. This revised and updated second edition features an expanded final chapter, more detailed analysis of key themes and events, and an extended bibliography. New documentation has also been incorporated to provide a fuller historical account of what may prove to be the 'Last Empire'.