An expert contemporary analysis of Vladimir Putin, his policies, and his key role in shaping a resurgent Russia's new role in world affairs. When the Soviet Union collapsed, the world was left wondering about its destiny. In spite of the losses incurred, Russia is still a power with vast military inventories and an energy giant whose oil reserves will last, at present rates of exploitation, for more than 30 years, and with natural gas for more than 180 years. Questions abound as to what constitutes Russia’s national interest; especially now, as a result of the conflict in South Ossetia. With Vladimir Putin no longer President, many Russians fear instability and insecurity. But the outside world, too, keeps wondering what will happen next. It is a defining moment for Russia, with far-reaching implications for the rest of the world. Michael Stuermer has observed at close quarters the former president as he steered his country out of the chaos of the post-Yeltsin years. His authoritative new history of modern Russia considers the future for a country striving to be, once again, a great power with global reach. 26 black-and-white illustrations

Putin and the Rise of Russia: The Country That Came in from the Cold

History

Michael Stüermer

Europe

Weidenfeld &Nicholson

The period of almost half a century from 1871 to 1919 was one of huge upheaval, restlessness and change in Germany. Situated at the crossroads of history and geography, the country under Bismarck was struggling to preserve the predominance of Prussia and its traditional ruling elites, whilst also recognising the importance of modernisation. By the turn of the century Germany had overtaken Britain as the workshop of the world in industry, science, ideas and the arts, with enormous investments being made in these areas. Many people lost or swapped their traditional livelihoods, moved from the countryside to the cities, and embarked on a road to a prosperity unparalleled in Europe. Then in 1914 came the outbreak of the First World War, unleashing one of the greatest catastrophes of the twentieth century.

The German Empire

World

Weidenfeld & Nicolson History

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