Summary
Geoffrey Hosking: A History of the Soviet Union 1917-1991
The author traces the evolution of the Soviet political system from its beginnings in 1917 to the present day. He shows how power was rarely transferred outside a particularly tight-knit ruling elite. Special emphasis is placed on the experience of peasants, urban workers and experts.
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