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20th Century Russia: A Century of Upheaval
Heather Maisner
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Description for 20th Century Russia: A Century of Upheaval
Hardback. An accessible account of a dramatic era in Russian history Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJ; 4KHN; 5AM; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 225 x 292 x 11. Weight in Grams: 518.
1917 saw one of the most dramatic revolutions in world history when the workers of Russia united to throw out their tsar and aristocracy, and formed the first communist state. A century later, this book reflects on the reasons for this revolution, key people, events and its legacy. Illustrated with archive photography, posters and artefacts, and supported by eyewitness accounts, this book explores Russia's century of upheaval. It considers how change affected not only people such as Lenin, Stalin and Tsar Nicholas II, but also the ordinary Russians. It explores the roles of the Bolsheviks, the Mensheviks and the ... Read more
1917 saw one of the most dramatic revolutions in world history when the workers of Russia united to throw out their tsar and aristocracy, and formed the first communist state. A century later, this book reflects on the reasons for this revolution, key people, events and its legacy. Illustrated with archive photography, posters and artefacts, and supported by eyewitness accounts, this book explores Russia's century of upheaval. It considers how change affected not only people such as Lenin, Stalin and Tsar Nicholas II, but also the ordinary Russians. It explores the roles of the Bolsheviks, the Mensheviks and the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hachette Children´s Group
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
517g
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445150345
SKU
V9781445150345
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Ref
99-10
About Heather Maisner
Heather Maisner is author of over 30 children's books, translated into 8 languages, including the award-winning Magic Hourglass, Magic Globe and Diary of a Princess. She also teaches creative writing to children. Her books range from picture books to books for fluent young readers to historical non-fiction. Many of her books combine fiction with fact and games ... Read more
Reviews for 20th Century Russia: A Century of Upheaval
Heather Maisner carefully analyses the rise and fall of Soviet Union, with excellent, succinct explanations of the various events. This is a handsome, well-produced book (with stimulating photographs, paintings and posters) and can be highly commended.
The School Librarian
Perfect for the KS3 history curriculum
Parents in Touch
A comprehensive book, packed with authoritative information
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The School Librarian
Perfect for the KS3 history curriculum
Parents in Touch
A comprehensive book, packed with authoritative information
... Read more