A History of Twentieth-Century Russia
Worth buying if: You want a full-length history of twentieth-century Russia.
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Summary
This 653-page general-interest history surveys twentieth-century Russia in a single volume. Robert Service presents a sustained historical account for readers seeking broad context rather than a brief introduction.
Why this book now
A long view of twentieth-century Russia can clarify the historical forces behind modern discussions of the country.
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- You want a full-length history of twentieth-century Russia.
- You prefer broad historical context to a short overview.
- If you enjoy condensed, powerful scenes, the plot offers no tidy answers, leaving your sympathies to shift as characters make difficult decisions.
- You need a quick, introductory read.
- You are looking for fiction or a narrowly focused study.
- If you dislike shifting perspectives, the prose indulges in poetic detours that slow narrative progress.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780674403475
Worth buying if: You want a full-length history of twentieth-century Russia.
Skip it if: You need a quick, introductory read.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Substantial Longer sessions help
At 653 pages, this is a serious reading project best suited to steady progress over time.
What stands out here
This record is for the 1998 Harvard University Press publication of Robert Service’s history.
Best way to approach it
Read it as a sustained historical survey, keeping track of the period’s larger chronology and transitions.
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