by Kees Boterbloem (Author)

This concise text provides an introduction to Russian and Soviet history from the crowning of Mikhail Romanov in 1613 to Putin's current term. Through a clear chronological narrative, Boterbloem traces the political, military, economic, social, religious, and cultural developments that led Russia from an exotic backwater to superpower stature.

Author Biography

Kees Boterbloem is professor of history at the University of South Florida.