A Concise History of Russia (Cambridge Concise Histories)

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© Paul Bushkovitch 2012

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First published 2012

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Bushkovitch, Paul.

A concise history of Russia / Paul Bushkovitch.

p. cm. – (Cambridge concise histories)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-521-83562-6 (hardback : alk. paper) – ISBN 978-0-521-54323-1 (pbk. : alk. paper)

1. Russia – History. 2. Soviet Union – History. 3. Russia (Federation) – History. I. Title.

DK37.B86 2011

947–dc23 2011026272

ISBN 978-0-521-83562-6 Hardback

ISBN 978-0-521-54323-1 Paperback

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