Lovell, Stephen
The Soviet Union: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199238484
- author:
- Lovell, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 11.2 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Soviet Union: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen Lovell explores the complexities of this vast and influential empire. From its origins in 1917 to its collapse in 1991, Lovell examines the key aspects of Soviet society and culture, including patriotism, political violence, poverty, and ideology. This book provides a fresh approach to understanding the Soviet Union, blending political history with an investigation into its social and cultural context. Lovell's analysis sheds light on some of the big questions surrounding the Soviet experience, offering insights that remain relevant today. Written for newcomers and experts alike, this Very Short Introduction offers authoritative thinking on the central problems and issues in the study of the Soviet Union.