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History of Russia: A Captivating Guide to Russian History, Ivan the Terrible, The Russian Revolution and Cambridge Five Hardcover – January 23, 2020

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 109 ratings

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If you want to discover the captivating history of Russia, then keep reading...

Four captivating manuscripts in one book:

  • Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More
  • Ivan the Terrible: A Captivating Guide to the First Tsar of Russia and His Impact on Russian History
  • The Russian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the February and October Revolutions and the Rise of the Soviet Union Led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks
  • The Cambridge Five: A Captivating Guide to the Russian Spies in Britain Who Passed Information to the Soviet Union During World War II

Russia, or the Russian Federation as it is officially known, is the world's largest country and covers almost a sixth of the global landmass. The country is often associated with harsh climates and autocratic government. The shadow of communism and the Cold War continues to influence global attitudes towards Russia.

This new captivating history book serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking prince Rurik in 862 AD until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991.

Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:

  • The Foundation of Rus
  • The Christianization of Rus
  • The Fragmentation and Subjugation of Rus
  • The Rise of Muscovy
  • Overthrowing the Tatar yoke
  • Gathering the Russian Lands
  • The Birth of a Dynasty
  • The Road to Reform
  • Imperial Majesty
  • Enlightened Despotism
  • Reform and Reaction
  • War and Revolution
  • Terror and Upheaval
  • The Great Patriotic War
  • Cold War
  • Reform and Collapse
  • And much, much more!

Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:

  • Russia Before the First Tsar
  • A Lineage of Heroes
  • The Birth of an Emperor
  • Assassination
  • Becoming Terrible
  • The Coronation of the First Tsar
  • An Ambitious Young Ruler
  • Books and Cathedrals
  • Death in the Family
  • Betrayal
  • Revenge
  • The Failure of the Oprichniki
  • Two Killings
  • The Legacy of Ivan "The Terrible"
  • And much, much more!

Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:

  • Twilight of the Tsars
  • The Midnight Train
  • Dual Power
  • Return from exile
  • The July Days
  • The abortive coup
  • Ten Days that Shook the World
  • Peace, Land, and Bread
  • Defending the Revolution

Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:

  • The Undeniable Attraction of Marxism
  • Students of Prestige
  • Anthony Blunt: Teacher, Lover, Recruiter
  • Burgess: A Mole Within the BBC
  • Maclean and the Spanish Civil War
  • World War II: Espionage Between Allies
  • Enigma, Bombe, and Colossus
  • Espionage and the Battle of Kursk
  • Project Venona
  • Allied Insurgents in Albania
  • The Downfall of the Cambridge Five
  • And much, much more!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Captivating History (January 23, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 374 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1647484294
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1647484293
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.47 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.88 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 109 ratings

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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019
First became interested in topic during US “Star Wars” period. Fascinating history of a country so different than ours.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
A great overview that helps to understand that formidable--and at times, fearsome--nation that sits on both Europe and Asia, and was once the other member of the bi-polar world within which many of us were born and raised in. Its vast geography and turbulent past, as seen here, forged the great nation that Russia has been--and has not been! Also, we understand why the October Revolution was possible as well as why it was so easy to form the soviets, and why the last Tsar had to die as he did.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2022
Great read!!! Very informative with key highlights of major events! Recommended to anyone interested in how it all started!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2019
I received an advance copy of this book so that I could submit an early review. However, I volunteered to do early reviews because I really like the Captivating History series. The books are written on a wide variety of historical subjects. They are relatively short, but packed with information, so the reader can understand the subject without making a huge time commitment.

I do like these subject matter compilation books that Captivating History puts out. I read their European History and it left me thinking that I didn’t know much about Russian history and, specifically, the Russian Revolution, so I was happy to see this compilation book. The first book is an overview of Russian political history, meaning that it follows the leaders of the Russian states and then Russia as a whole through its history. When doing a concise history on such a broad topic, choices have to be made about what to cover and this seems like a reasonable way to organize things.

I’m glad they included a deeper dive into the Russian Revolution because I wanted to get more in depth about the why’s and how’s of what caused it and why it failed to live up to its ideals. Like the other Captivating History books, I think I have gained a good base of knowledge about a country I knew little about, except as it involved their interaction with the U.S.A. Definitely recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
If you are looking for an in depth look into Russian history and other significant events in the forming of Russia you will be disappointed with this group of short overviews. However it is an excellent and concise overview of the topics with numerous references if you decide you want to explore the topics in depth.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
With this short history of Russia, jam-packed with events and the figures pivotal in them, I read about events I knew vaguely or nothing about, and I enjoyed googling for extra info, for instance, by looking at maps to see exactly where the Rus settled, and images of the historical figures.
Clearly the life of these people during the Middle Ages was tough and fierce. The intrigues and brutal struggles for survival and rigid control has continued unabated till modern times. All so fascinating. And then the interesting story of the Cambridge Five, - all in one compilation.
I recommend this for a compelling overview of Russian History.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019
This Print-On-Demand book doesn't include authorship, the bulk of it's research appears to come from the internet. There are no maps and a few muddy worthless illustrations. The writing is dull and not at all "captivating" . My copy went in the trash the day I received it.
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KHG
5.0 out of 5 stars Guter Gesamtüberblick der Russischen Geschichte
Reviewed in Germany on January 7, 2023
Um sich einen Überblick von Ivan den Schrecklichen bis Zusammenbruch der SU sich zu verschaffen ist dieses Buch eine gute Einführung.
lorraine bowden
5.0 out of 5 stars happy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2020
This was a gift and it was the most correct gift of all
Shak224
4.0 out of 5 stars A clear and concise history of Russia
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2020
A well presented history of Russia and he revolution. I like that the chapters are short, so get a nice feeling of making progress through the book. The chapters describe the important events and people that shaped Russian society and the country as a whole. Having read the book(s), I have a much better idea of Russian people and the country within the context of the present World geopolitics. I would highly recommend this book to get a quick and concise understanding of Russia.
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Blorken
5.0 out of 5 stars Great.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2021
Great. My son loves this book.
robert
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2020
Disappointed was hoping for more of a classic history book this book was more like a novel
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