The "national question" and how to impose control over its diverse ethnic identities has long posed a problem for the Russian state. This major survey of Russia as a multi-ethnic empire spans the imperial years from the sixteenth century to 1917; with major consideration of the Soviet phase. It asks how Russians incorporated new territories; how they were resisted; what the character of a multi-ethnic empire was and how; finally; these issues related to nationalism.
#10232613 in Books 2009-04-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.99 x .74 x 5.00l; .85 #File Name: 0559134258356 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great book of Native American stories; also N.A. History.By GreginathensI'm not a big reader; so it would be hard to give any book 5 stars. I was really just looking for a paperback book filled with many short stories; since I have a short attention span when reading. I was expecting a small paperback; but this book is huge! It contains many short stories (1-3 pages); and it also contains a large section on Native American history which includes some old photos. I like how the stories are concrete; with no room for interpretation. For instance; some of the stories contain an unknown variable; and that's that. There is no speculation; that is just the way it was; and the story moves forward. Most of the stories include the plants and animals of the forest (which often were unhappy with man); and many of their characteristics are often explained in these stories. Clearly; the Native Americans had more respect for the natural world than we do. Overall; it's a good book; and there are enough stories to keep me busy for a long time.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good resourceBy JacobThis book is old so some of the history and generalizations drawn by the author about Cherokee culture seem a bit racist today. There were some stories in it that I hadn't heard and some were slightly varied from the stories I knew. It is definitely worth buying.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy MtrcyclMiMiReads like a text; but I think I'll be able to use this.
