Plokhy, Prof. Serhii
The Last Empire: The Final Days of the Soviet Union
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780746463
- author:
- Plokhy, Prof. Serhii
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 3 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Last Empire: The Final Days of the Soviet Union by Serhii Plokhy On Christmas Day 1991, a dramatic event marked the end of an era. Mikhail Gorbachev's resignation as president of the Soviet Union led to the USSR's official dissolution, and the USA emerged as the world's sole superpower. Historian Serhii Plokhy presents a gripping account of the preceding five months, filled with failed coups d'état and intricate political intrigue. Plokhy sheds new light on this previously overlooked period, using recently declassified documents and original interviews with key participants. He challenges the prevailing narrative, arguing that George H. W. Bush wanted to preserve the Soviet Union and keep Gorbachev in power, and that Ukraine played a crucial role in the collapse of the Soviet Union. This fresh perspective offers a compelling insight into the consequences of these events, still felt today in Crimea, Russia, the US, and Europe.
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