Leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union: From the Romanov Dynasty to Vladimir Putin

by John Paxton

Book Overview

This reference work surveys the leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union- from Michael, the first Romanov tsar in 1613, through the creation and dissolution of the Soviet Union, to the present day President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Chronologically arranged, these biographies paint a thorough yet succinct portrait of 30 leaders including discussion about the family and education of each ruler, important legislation, events, and wars...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579581323
• ISBN13: 9781579581329
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 10.1"