ePub Great Crossings: Indians; Settlers; and Slaves in the Age of Jackson by Christina Snyder in History

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Russia's sheer size has made it difficult to mobilize resources and to govern effectively; especially given its harsh climate; vast and vulnerable borders; and the diversity of its people. 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 multi-ethnic empire; Russia's relations with the West; and the post-Soviet era. Hosking; a leading international authority; examines Russian history in an impartial way; arguing that "Good Russia" and "Bad Russia" are one and the same. He also evaluates important individuals in Russian history; from Peter the Great and Catherine II to Lenin and Stalin.