"A Traveller's History of Russia and the U.S.S.R." by Peter R. Neville offers a concise and accessible overview of Russia's complex past, from its origins and early statehood through the tumultuous periods of the Tsars, the revolution, and the establishment of the Soviet Union. The book highlights key historical events, cultural developments, and significant figures, allowing readers to understand the rich tapestry of Russian history. Written for both travelers and history enthusiasts, it provides insights into the social, political, and economic factors that have shaped Russia, enhancing the reader's appreciation of the country and its legacy during their visits. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Travellers History Of .

There are 320 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1990 by Orion Publishing Co .

This book has the following chapters: The coming of the Slavs; the bloody swamp of Mongol slavery; the rise of Muscovy, 1265-1462; the consolidation of the Muscovite state, 1462-1584; the time of troubles; years of recovery, 1613-1682; the reign of Peter the Great, 1689-1725; the era of empresses, 1725-1762; Catherine the Great, 1762-1796; Tsarism in crisis, 1796-1855; reform and reaction, 1855-1894; war and revolution, 1894-1917; the evolution of the Communist state, 1917-1924; Russia under Stalin, 1924-1953; the USSR since Stalin; the USSR in the eighties.