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Russia

A 1000-Year Chronicle of the Wild East

Martin Sixsmith

2012·624 pages·Nonfiction

Historical Fiction History & Politics

Covering politics, music, literature and art, he explores the myths Russians have created from their history. Marking the twentieth anniversary of the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex political landscape of Russia and its unique place in the modern world.

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Russia

A 1000-Year Chronicle of the Wild East

Martin Sixsmith

Year

2012

Pages

624

Type

Nonfiction

Historical Fiction History & Politics

Description

Covering politics, music, literature and art, he explores the myths Russians have created from their history. Marking the twentieth anniversary of the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex political landscape of Russia and its unique place in the modern world.

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