Paul Bushkovitch: A Concise History of Russia

A Concise History of Russia


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Accessible to students, tourists and general readers alike, this book provides a broad overview of Russian history since the ninth century. Paul Bushkovitch emphasizes the enormous changes in the understanding of Russian history resulting from the end of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, new material has come to light on the history of the Soviet era, providing new conceptions of Russia's pre-revolutionary past. The book traces not only the political history of Russia, but also developments in its literature, art and science. Bushkovitch describes well-known cultural figures, such as Chekhov, Tolstoy and Mendeleev, in their institutional and historical contexts. Though the 1917 revolution, the resulting Soviet system and the Cold War were a crucial part of Russian and world history, Bushkovitch presents earlier developments as more than just a prelude to Bolshevik power.

This charming book includes 11 drawing lessons, an engaging story, "reward" stickers, and a flip-down paper pad with drawing prompts. Dinosaurs features the story of Nate, a small compsognathus that participates in the Dinosaur Olympics. As Nate "goes for the gold," he competes with many other dinos. While children follow along I Hate Fairyland: Volume 1: Madly Ever After download ebook with Nate's adventure, they will learn how to draw all the characters featured in the story, including a flying pterodactyl, a massive sauroposeidon, and a terrifying tyrranosaurus rex. Winner: Parents' Choice "Doing and Learning" Award For those who find the human body to be a fascinating biological machine, look no further! Embark on a voyage of discovery through the human body, based on the classic work by Henry Gray. Children and adults will enjoy learning about the various systems of the body and their particular functions. Then they can get creative, coloring in the detailed illustrations of those systems. With more than 85 illustrations to color, it's easy to understand what goes on inside you!


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Author: Paul Bushkovitch
Number of Pages: 518 pages
Published Date: 02 Apr 2012
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Publication Country: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9780521543231
Download Link: Click Here
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