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 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
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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'

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780340761595
Publisert
2008-08-29
Utgiver
Vendor
Hodder Arnold
Vekt
638 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
344

Forfatter

Biographical note

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