ROSENBERG:TRANSFORMING RUSSIA P: Revolutionary Struggle in the Twentieth Century - Softcover

Rosenberg, William G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195029666 ISBN 13: 9780195029666

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 1982

Synopsis

In the best tradition of historical writing, this fascinating study concentrates on the distinguishing characteristics of the Russian and Chinese experiences of revolution during the same time period. Using quotations, anecdotes, and colorful descriptive material, the authors unravel the tangle of people, places, and events central to understanding the nature of revolutionary change.

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Review:

"A very good, scholarly, imaginative, pedagogical and literary work."--Stephen Cohen, Director of Russian Studies, Princeton University "Teachers, who have been seeking such a text for their courses, and the general reader interested in the parallels and contrasts between the two great revolutions of this century will alike rejoice in this book....A highly readable account."--Pacific Affairs "A very fine text for teaching purposes, extremely stimulating for discussion."--Geoff Eley, University of Michigan "A stimulating comparative history...A thought-provoking interpretation, aimed at a wide audience."--Cyril E. Black, Center for International Studies, Princeton University

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0195029666
• ISBN 13: 9780195029666
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416