Best russian short storiesintroduction wikisource, the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading russian history. The end of the century set the stage for the reign of prince oleg, famous for the unification of the novgorod and kiev regencies, and later the transfer of the capital from novgorod to kiev. Fredrik logevall, university of california, santa barbara. Russias landmass spanned onesixth of the globe, from western europe to the pacific ocean, from the arctic circle to the black sea and the balkan states.
In it the histories of the other slav peoples is touched upon sufficiently, it is hoped. A very short introduction 2002 stephen howe oup oxford, 2002 160 pages 0192802232, 9780192802231 a great deal of the worlds history is the history of empires. A concise history of germany cambridge university press. The very short introductions series from oxford university press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. It examines the impact of the revolution on society as a wholeon different classes, ethnic groups, the army, men and women, youth. A concise history of russia accessible to students, tourists, and general readers alike, this book provides a broad overview of russian history since the ninth century. May 09, 2019 at the beginning of the 20th century, russia was a place of enormous size and diversity. This very short introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in soviet russia between 1917 and 1936. A major industrial centre on the volga river in southern russia, stalingrad now volgograd, was a coveted prize in itself. How was it that one structure of domination was replaced by another. Usually regarded as grave dangers, these two factors have continually interacted with one other to enable the persistence of.
A very short introduction charts the history of sport, from its traditional origins in folk football and cock fighting to its position as a global phenomenon today. Introduction 1 1 reading russia and the soviet union in the twentieth century. In this very short introduction, geoffrey hosking discusses all aspects of russian history, from the struggle by the state to control society to the transformation of the nation into a multiethnic empire, russias relations with the west, and the postsoviet era. Apr 25, 2017 the russian language has become a source of cultural history, being at that time very similar to other slavic languages. Russian history news, research and analysis the conversation. A very short introduction points to two unlikely factors to explain the survival of the jews. A very short introduction very short introductions kindle edition by hosking, geoffrey. Jun, 2018 browse russian history news, research and analysis from the conversation editions. Looking at a variety of sports from team games such as rugby, cricket, and football to games for individuals such as golf.
A very short introduction very short introductions pdf. John keep, professor emeritus, university of toronto. Why are you learning russian and why should anyone care. Clear, concise, and compelling, the cold war is a superb primer on the subject. A very short introduction a stimulating and provocative introduction to one of collective humanitys most imp. Paul bushkovitch emphasizes the enormous changes in the understanding of russian history resulting from the end of the soviet union in 1991. Fishers history of europe, paul crowsons a history of the russian people, and william l. For readers who want a brief history of russia, geoffrey hoskings russian history. Ruslan 1 alphabet introduction 15 lesson 5 aicoeieoa the hotel 70 the preposition c with the meaning since short adjectives. Hosking is an emeritus professor of russian history at university college london. This very short introduction looks at africas past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented, both in africa and. This early irrigation infrastructure upstream from tulare lake slowly cut off the lake from its source waters, shrinking the lakes footprint. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Stephen lovell examines aspects of patriotism, political violence, poverty, and ideology. Aug 27, 2018 history is a tricky subject, so instead of trying to pretend that we have any academic background in it, we just wrote our own story about russia from the ancient times up to the present days. This history does not go as far as untangling todayas russia, ending as it does with the last of the romanovs, and the prerevolutionary chaos and anarchy that marked their end. You will learn how to introduce yourself in russian easily and learn tons here. The first three chapters aim to raise certain questions, engage the readers interest, and describe in brief terms what history has been in the past. Alphabet introduction and first lesson free on the website.
This short history has been compiled from the study of a number of other works, in particular h. So, please, dont take it as an academic research or anything like that. By 1899 less than 50 years after irrigation was initiated tulare lake went dry for the first time in history. Mar 30, 2017 a short history of the russian revolution by geoffrey swain, 9781780767925, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. An easy introduction to russian history, especially the very earliest parts of the various ruses not sure if that is the correct term. A brief chronology 9982000 kievan russia 988 conversion to christianity 12371240 mongol invasion muscovite russia 80 the battle of kulikovo 1480 end of mongol rule 14621505 ivan iii 15051533 basil iii 15331584 ivan the terrible 158498 theodore 159816 the time of troubles 1645 michael romanoff 164576 alexis 1672. A very short introduction is what we are seeking, but the conciseness of the book comes at a price. New sources and archives made available since the fall of communism are used as sources in smiths introduction making most upto date introduction available. He was born in taganarok, in the ukraine, in 1860, the son of a peasant serf who succeeded in buying his freedom. The third volume of the cambridge history of russia provides an. However as usual with this sort of popular history the author cant help but talk about the present, especially the current president.
This very short introduction provides a clear and stimulating interpretive overview of the cold war, one that will both invite debate and encourage deeper investigation. For millennia, jews have defied odds by overcoming the travails of exile, persecution, and recurring plans for their annihilation. What impact did the revolution have on society as a wholeon different classes, ethnic groups, the army, men and women, and youth. A glimpse on the history of russian architecture history. A very short introduction mcmahon has produced a commanding short narrative of a vital period in recent world history. A very short introduction very short introductions. Brief history of russia from the 7th century till the. Indeed it could be said that all history is colonial history, if one takes a broad enough definition and goes far enough back.
A very short introduction very short introductions first in this ediiton by arnold, john h. But its sheer size, harsh climate, and vulnerable borders has made it difficult to mobilize those resources and to govern effectively, especially given the diversity of its people. This very short introduction explores the major transformations in american womens lives, ranging from political activism to popular culture, the workforce, and the family. Spanning the divide between europe and asia, russia is strategically placed and abundantly provided with natural resources. Sport is big business, international in nature, and the focus of much media and cultural attention. Yet many americans have never had the opportunity to study russia in depth, and to see how the forces of history came together to shape a future so different from the dreams of most ordinary russian people, eager to see their nation embrace western values of progress, human rights, and justice. A very short introduction very short introductions kindle edition by john parker, richard rathbone. An excellent introduction to a subject i had only vague memories of from school history lessons. Jun 26, 2014 author catriona kelly discusses how, using the figure of pushkin and the themes that appear in his work, all russian literature can be explored. A concise history of russia cambridge university press. Its difficult to imagine a nation with a history more compelling for americans than russia. How to introduce yourself in russian in 6 easy lines audio.
A very short introduction looks at africas past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented by examining the unity. Introduction to the russian revolution written after the fall of communism. Beginning in early america, it places gender at the center of american history, making it clear that womens experiences were not always the same as mens. Germanhistory this book provides a clear and informative guide to the twists and turns of german history from the early middle ages tothepresentday. One of the most brutal standoffs in human history, it had begun the previous year, in the summer of 1942. May 24, 2014 the first thing any beginner russian learner needs is an introduction.
Feb 21, 2002 this very short introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in soviet russia between 1917 and 1936. Something very subjective, almost as if were telling about the russian history to our friends. A very short introduction answers this question by introducing the story of islamic history, the controversies surrounding its study, and the significance that it holds for muslims and nonmuslims alike. By martin mccauley an expert in probing mafiatype relationships in presentday russia, martin mccauley here offers a vigorously written scrutiny of soviet politics and society since the days of lenin and stalin. Pdf russian history a very short introduction download. Pdf history a very short introduction download full. Control over it opened the way to the vital caucasus oil fields.
A conflict that ranks, by any conceivable measure, as the most destructive in human history, world war ii brought unparalleled levels of death, devastation. Spanning the divide between europe and asia, russia is a multiethnic empire with a huge territory, strategically placed and abundantly provided with natural resources. Clear, concise, and pretty comprehensive for a very short book. Art history encompasses the study of the history and development of painting, sculpture and the other visual arts. My one criticism is that theres a tendency to introduce people and terminology once, and then simply refer to them without explanation even if the previous mention was 30 pages back. The rise and spread of islam and the evolution into an international religion with over a billion adherents is charted. A very short introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in soviet russia between 1917 and 1936. A very short introduction puts into context the difficulties russia faces in terms of the size of its territory, its ability to rule the masses, its diverse population, and its harsh and vulnerable environment. A very short introduction very short introductions book online at best prices in india on. A very short introduction very short introductions by geoffrey hosking isbn. A very short introduction, geoffrey hosking remains true to the title of his book and gives readers a brief overview of the entirety of russian history. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this very short introduction, geoffrey hosking discusses all aspects of russian history, from the struggle by the state to control society, the transformation of the empire into a multiethnic empire, russias relationship with the westeurope, the soviet experience, and the postsoviet era. Rich variety of firsthand and regularly supplemented information on russian culture.
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