Russia and the USSR, 1855-1991: Autocracy and Dictatorship

Russia 1855-1964 explores all the key aspects of this extremely important period in Russian history. Stephen J. Lee examines and compares the ideologies of Tsarist autocracy and Soviet Communism and the opposition to these regimes. The 1917 revolution, the use of repression and terror by these regimes and the impact of the First and Second World War on Russia are also analyzed. A major feature of the book is the guidance provided for students preparing for the synoptic module of A2 exams.