'A perceptive study of value not only to those interested in recent Russian history but also to those who work on historiography and historical method, because Sandle demonstrates the complexities involved in the construction of historical reputation.' Jeremy Black, The Historical Association 'This book is a well-organised and useful guide to understanding the conflicts and ambiguities of his era.' Harold Shukman, Time Higher Education Supplement

This new study draws upon a wide variety of sources East and West, textual and visual, newspaper and memoir, academic and popular to try and understand the reasons why Gorbachev still appears to be such an enigmatic figure.
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A fresh interpretation of 'the man who ended the Cold War'.
A fresh interpretation of 'the man who ended the Cold War' Examines how Gorbachev's reputations were created Approaches the question of how far we can hope to know an historical figure
A fresh interpretation of 'the man who ended the Cold War'

Product details

ISBN
9780340761595
Published
2008-08-29
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight
638 gr
Height
235 mm
Width
160 mm
Thickness
18 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
344

Author

Biographical note

Mark Sandle is Principal Lecturer in Russian and Soviet History at De Montfort University, UK.