This volume introduces readers to an age-old question that has perplexed both Russians and Westerners. Is Russia the eastern flank of Europe? Or is it really the heartland of another civilization? In exploring this question, the authors present a sweeping survey of cultural, religious, political, and economic developments in Russia, especially over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Based on the inter-disciplinary Russian studies program at Dickinson College, this splendid collection ...

This volume presents state-of-the-art creative scholarship in political science and area studies with an emphasis on Russia. The contributors, all well-known in their specialties, share the conviction that advancement in the social sciences can only be achieved through plural methodological approaches and interaction with various disciplines. Their work in this collection provides critical analyses of key issues in Russian and post-Soviet studies. It explores the most fruitful ways of stud...

Embark on an exciting adventure through world history in 1,001 fun facts for every day of the year—the perfect gift for history buffs ages 8-12!Discover extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions from early civilization up to the 21st century!The past comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book of history trivia—the History Channel’s first history book for kids! Curious young minds will discover 224 pages of intere...