book chapter

Historical setting: early history to 1917

russia: a country studyWashington, D.C. • Published In 1996 • Pages: 1-52

By: Kohut, Zenon E., Goldfrank, David M..

Abstract
This is a useful short history of Russia, from its origins in Kievan Rus’ during the Middle Ages up to the overthrow of the tsarist empire in the 1917 communist revolution. There is particular focus on the political and economic ramifications of major wars and strategic foreign relations.
Subjects
Historical reconstruction
History
Territorial hierarchy
Form and rules of government
Chief executive
External relations
Warfare
Aftermath of combat
culture
Russians
Region
Europe
Sub Region
Eastern Europe
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem ; 2019
Field Date
no date given
Coverage Date
882-1917
Coverage Place
Russia; Belarus; Ukraine
Notes
Zenon E. Kohut and David M. Goldfrank
Includes bibliographical references (p. 52a-52e)
LCCN
97007563
LCSH
Russia--History.