History of Russia

If you want to discover the captivating history of Russia, then keep reading...
Four captivating manuscripts in one book:

Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More

Ivan the Terrible: A Captivating Guide to the First Tsar of Russia and His Impact on Russian History

The Russian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the February and October Revolutions and the Rise of the Soviet Union Led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks

The Cambridge Five: A Captivating Guide to the Russian Spies in Britain Who Passed Information to the Soviet Union During World War II





Russia, or the Russian Federation as it is officially known, is the world's largest country and covers almost a sixth of the global landmass. The country is often associated with harsh climates and autocratic government. The shadow of communism and the Cold War continues to influence global attitudes towards Russia.

This new captivating history book serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking prince Rurik in 862 AD until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991.

Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:


The Foundation of Rus

The Christianization of Rus

The Fragmentation and Subjugation of Rus

The Rise of Muscovy

Overthrowing the Tatar yoke

Gathering the Russian Lands

The Birth of a Dynasty

The Road to Reform

Imperial Majesty

Enlightened Despotism

Reform and Reaction

War and Revolution

Terror and Upheaval

The Great Patriotic War

Cold War

Reform and Collapse

And much, much more!





Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:


Russia Before the First Tsar

A Lineage of Heroes

The Birth of an Emperor

Assassination

Becoming Terrible

The Coronation of the First Tsar

An Ambitious Young Ruler

Books and Cathedrals

Death in the Family

Betrayal

Revenge

The Failure of the Oprichniki

Two Killings

The Legacy of Ivan "The Terrible"

And much, much more!





Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:


Twilight of the Tsars

The Midnight Train

Dual Power

Return from exile

The July Days

The abortive coup

Ten Days that Shook the World

Peace, Land, and Bread

Defending the Revolution





Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:


The Undeniable Attraction of Marxism

Students of Prestige

Anthony Blunt: Teacher, Lover, Recruiter

Burgess: A Mole Within the BBC

Maclean and the Spanish Civil War

World War II: Espionage Between Allies

Enigma, Bombe, and Colossus

Espionage and the Battle of Kursk

Project Venona

Allied Insurgents in Albania

The Downfall of the Cambridge Five

And much, much more!





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