Endurance and Endeavour: Russian History 1812-1986 (Short Oxford History of the Modern World)

Despite Russia's long history of attempts at reform and revolution, some things have changed very little. This indispensable volume relates Russian tradition and circumstances to the events of history and encourages readers to seek their own explanation of the country's paradox. The third edition includes new material to bring the story up to mid-1986, updated tables, and a revised title-annotated bibliography.