O'Rourke, Shane

The Cossacks

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ISBN 13:
9780719076800
author:
O'Rourke, Shane
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Manchester University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
21.2 x 13.8 x 2.6 cm
Genre:
Education & Languages
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£20.96

Description

The Cossacks by Shane O'Rourke This book offers a comprehensive history of the Cossacks, spanning 500 years of their existence. From their emergence in the 15th century to their experiences under Soviet rule, the author provides a detailed analysis of the Cossacks' relationships with surrounding states and the impact of significant conflicts, including the revolts of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Stepan Razin, and Emel'ian Pugachev. The book explores the Cossacks' experiences from the end of the Pugachev revolt in 1774 to the outbreak of the First World War, as well as their role in the Russian revolutionary period. A lucid and engaging narrative conveys the passion, exuberance, and tragedy of these extraordinary people, making it an accessible and informative read for students, scholars, and general readers interested in Russian history.

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