The Russian Century: A History of the Last Hundred Years

The Russian Century: A History of the Last Hundred Years by Moynahan, Brian. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780679764366.

Making extensive use of contemporary accounts, Moynahan traces Russias turbulent 20th century, from the last days of tsarist rule to the Bolshevik Revolution, two world wars (and one cold one), and to the overthrow of the Communist regime. Simultaneously a political, social and oral history, this book will quickly become the preeminent short history of Russias recent past. Photos.