The Last Empire
Nationality and the Soviet Future
Published on 1. January 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
406 pages
978-0-8179-8252-2 (ISBN)
Description
A groundbreaking analysis of nationalism's impact on the Soviet Union's future. Delve into the intricate dynamics of nationality and its influence on the Soviet state with this collection of essays edited by Robert Conquest. Explore the historical background, present position, and future prospects of both Russian and non-Russian peoples within the USSR.
Discover the complex interplay of political, cultural, economic, and demographic factors that shaped the Soviet system. Gain insights into the Communist regime's strategies to suppress, appease, or utilize national sentiments. Understand the challenges and potential outcomes as the Soviet Union navigates a new surge of national feeling.
For scholars of Soviet history, political scientists, and policymakers seeking a deeper understanding of the forces shaping the region, this volume offers invaluable perspectives on the enduring legacy of nationalism in the Soviet era.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stanford
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
612 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8179-8252-2 (9780817982522)
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Person
Robert Conquest was a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. His awards and honors include the Jefferson Lectureship, the highest honor bestowed by the federal government for achievement in the humanities (1993), the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005), the Dan David Prize (2012), Poland's Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit (2009), Estonia's Cross of Terra Mariana (2008), and the Ukrainian Order of Yaroslav Mudryi (2005).