Donald W. Treadgold "Twentieth Century Russia."
This classic work stands as the fullest, most comprehensive text available on twentieth-century Russian history. Donald Treadgold traces the wrenching transformations of Russian society in the opening decades of this century, marking the emergence of Russian Marxism from an obscure radical movement, and chronicling its success as a vehicle for the seizure and maintenance of political power. He then examines the development of the policy and practice of the Soviet government over the course of its sixty-year history.
Donald Treadgoldwas one of the most distinguished Russian historians of his generation. His "Twentieth Century Russia," a standard text in colleges and universities for several decades.
"Twentieth Century Russia" poses many questions for the student and the general reader alike, against the fascinating background of Russia's experience―before, during and since the era of communist rule―exploring the roots of current developments in the communist and pre-communist past.
Second Printing.
Hardcover without DJ. 1959.
Used book. Very light underlining on many pages. Otherwise, very good, nice and clean.