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Mastering Twentieth Century Russian History presents a vivid and informative account of the events which befell the Russian people during the course of the twentieth century.- Explores the major developments of the last century, from the revolution of 1905, to the First and Second World Wars, to the Cold War and the rise and fall of the USSR- Examines key figures and their actions - from Nicholas II, Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Gorbachev and Yeltsin to Putin- Deals with events right up to 2000, enabling the Soviet experiment to be placed in context a decade after its collapse- Incorporates the latest research from British, American and Russian historians, examining key controversies and debates- Includes primary source material, maps, photographs, posters and a full chronology of eventsThis text is the ideal companion for anyone seeking a clear yet detailed introduction to the fascinating events of twentieth century Russian history.

The new edition of this best-selling text includes a new section on the final years of the Labour government after Blair's resignation and a new chapter on the subsequent Coalition and Conservative governments. It is the ideal companion for students taking a first-level course in modern British History, as well as for undergraduates in history.Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/mastering-modern-british-history-5e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

The sixth edition of this bestselling book takes students on a journey through the 20th century and provides a clear overview of the key events which have shaped modern world history. Unrivalled in its broad coverage, it:- Surveys international relations and war, from 1900 to the present day- Examines the rise and fall of fascism and communism around the globe- Explores the international affairs of the major superpowers: the USA, Russia/USSR and China- Assesses the experience of decolonization in India, Africa and Latin America- Unpicks global issues, including economic crises and population increaseChapters feature maps, diagrams and end-of-chapter questions to support and reinforce understanding. This new edition has been updated to take account of new scholarship, and provide a more global approach to key chapters in modern world history. Key changes include:- New material on the Second World War, beginning with the outbreak of war between China and Japan, and touches upon Italy's campaigns in East and North Africa and Civil Wars taking place in China, Spain and the Ukraine- Coverage of new historical interpretations of the events that led to the First World War- New chapters on the history of the United States of America- A new chapter on Tsar Nicholas II and the Russian Revolutions of 1917.Mastering Modern World History is the go-to textbook for secondary school students and undergraduates studying modern world history and international relations, and an ideal companion for anyone with an interest in how the world got into its present state.