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A history of the Soviet Union

Hosking, Geoffrey, 1942-1990
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The author traces the evolution of the Soviet political system from its origins in 1917 to the present day. He shows how power has rarely been devolved outside a particularly tightly-knit ruling elite. Special emphasis is placed on the experience of the peasantry, urban workers and professionals.
Main title:
A history of the Soviet Union / Geoffrey Hosking.
Edition:
Rev. ed.
Imprint:
London : Fontana, 1990.
Collation:
556p,[8]p of plates : ill., maps,ports. ; 20cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: 1985.Includes index.Bibliography: p514-536.
ISBN:
0006862055 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
3834104
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