{"product_id":"russias-20th-century-a-journey-in-100-histories","title":"Russia's 20th Century: A Journey in 100 Histories","description":"Shortlisted for the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing 2020\n\nMichael Khodarkovsky's innovative exploration of Russia's 20th century, through 100 carefully selected vignettes that span the century, offers a fascinating prism through which to view Russian history. Each chosen microhistory focuses on one particular event or individual that allows you to understand Russia not in abstract terms but in real events in the lives of ordinary people. Russia's 20th Century covers a broad range of topics, including the economy, culture, politics, ideology, law and society. This introduction provides a vital background and engaging analysis of Russia's path through a turbulent 20th century.\n\nA representative sample of chapters in the book includes:\n\n1902: Peasants\n1903: The Pogrom\n1906: The Tsar's Speech\n1908: Church\n1910: Tolstoy's Death\n1913: The Romanovs\n1916: Rasputin\n1922: USSR\n1927: Orphans into Communists\n1931: Palace of the Soviets\n1935: Manufacturing Heroes\n1939: Hitler's Ally\n1941: Moscow on the Brink\n1945: Rape of Germany\n1949: Atomic Project\n1954: Nuclear War Exercise “Snowball”\n1955: Empire of Nations\n1960: Virgin Lands\n1969: The Soviet Dr. Seuss\n1971: The Soviet Bob Dylan\n1972: Nixon in Moscow and Kiev\n1977: USSR, Less than a Sum of its Parts\n1980: Moscow Olympic Games\n1984: “Iron Maiden” Behind the Iron Curtain\n1985: Vodka\n1990: Soviet Nationalisms and Ethnic Wars\n1997: Russian Fascism\n1998: Return of the KGB\n\nThe historical mosaic of Russia's 20th Century provides a unique examination of modern Russian history one snapshot at a time, prompting us to reflect on a larger picture of Russia's past and its place in the world today.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1350091421\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1350091421.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Khodarkovsky, Michael\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43589870780477,"sku":"BVV.1350091421.G","price":27.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1350091421-0.jpg?v=1788731582","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/russias-20th-century-a-journey-in-100-histories","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}