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Russia - by Dmitri Trenin (Paperback)

Russia - by  Dmitri Trenin (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In this book, leading Russia scholar Dmitri Trenin accompanies readers on Russia's rollercoaster journey from revolution to post-war devastation, perestroika to Putin's stabilization of post-communist Russia."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Over the past century alone, Russia has lived through great achievements and deepest misery; mass heroism and mass crime; over-blown ambition and near-hopeless despair - always emerging with its sovereignty and its fiercely independent spirit intact.</p> <p>In this book, leading Russia scholar Dmitri Trenin accompanies readers on Russia's rollercoaster journey from revolution to post-war devastation, perestroika to Putin's stabilization of post-Communist Russia. Explaining the causes and the meaning of the numerous twists and turns in contemporary Russian history, he offers a vivid insider's view of a country through one of its most trying and often tragic periods. Today, he cautions, Russia stands at a turning point - politically, economically and socially - its situation strikingly reminiscent of the Russian Empire in its final years. For the Russian Federation to avoid a similar demise, it must learn the lessons of its own history.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Trenin's succinct, balanced, and thoughtful book is a valuable guide to modern Russian history as seen from the other side.<br /><b>Sir Rodric Braithwaite, former British ambassador in Moscow and author of <i>Armageddon & Paranoia: The Nuclear Confrontation</i></b></p> <p>A brilliant, concise interpretation of 120 years of Russian history, plus an insightful look at the future. Essential reading for all concerned about the dangerous - and unnecessary - revival of Cold War tensions.<br /><b>Jack Matlock, former US ambassador and author of <i>Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended<br /></i></b></p> <p>"Admirably succinct and thought-provoking"<br /><b>Edward Lucas, <i>The Times</i></b></p> <p>"Trenin provides a succinct account of Russia's turbulent twentieth-century history in this informative book."<br /><b>Angela Stent, <i> Survival</i></b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Dmitri Trenin</b>, Ph.D., has been Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center since 2008. A regular commentator on Russian affairs, he is the author of numerous books, including <i>Should We Fear Russia?</i> (2016) and <i>What is Russia Up to in the Middle East?</i> (2017).</p>

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