Collapse: The Fall of the Soviet Union

Name: Collapse: The Fall of the Soviet Union
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Book Synopsis: A major study of the collapse of the Soviet Union—showing how Gorbachev’s misguided reforms led to its demise

“A deeply informed account of how the Soviet Union fell apart.”—Rodric Braithwaite, Financial Times

“[A] masterly analysis.”—Joshua Rubenstein, Wall Street Journal

In 1945 the Soviet Union controlled half of Europe and was a founding member of the United Nations. By 1991, it had an army four million strong with five thousand nuclear-tipped missiles and was the second biggest producer of oil in the world. But soon afterward the union sank into an economic crisis and was torn apart by nationalist separatism. Its collapse was one of the seismic shifts of the twentieth century.

Thirty years on, Vladislav Zubok offers a major reinterpretation of the final years of the USSR, refuting the notion that the breakup of the Soviet order was inevitable. Instead, Zubok reveals how Gorbachev’s misguided reforms, intended to modernize and democratize the Soviet Union, deprived the government of resources and empowered separatism. Collapse sheds new light on Russian democratic populism, the Baltic struggle for independence, the crisis of Soviet finances—and the fragility of authoritarian state power.

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Discover the untold story of the collapse of the Soviet Union with "Collapse: The Fall of the Soviet Union". This ground-breaking book offers a deeply informed account of how the Soviet Union fell apart, challenging the notion that its demise was inevitable. Written by renowned historian Vladislav Zubok, this masterly analysis sheds new light on the final years of the USSR and the seismic shifts that reshaped the twentieth century.

With its army of four million and its status as the second biggest producer of oil in the world, the Soviet Union seemed invincible in 1991. However, economic crisis and nationalist separatism tore it apart, leaving behind a nation in chaos. Zubok exposes how Gorbachev's misguided reforms, initially aimed at modernizing and democratizing the Soviet Union, inadvertently weakened the government and fueled the flames of separatism. Through a meticulous exploration of Russian democratic populism, the Baltic struggle for independence, and the crisis of Soviet finances, Collapse offers a fresh perspective on the fragility of authoritarian state power.

Don't miss your chance to uncover the truth behind one of history's most transformative events. Order your copy of "Collapse: The Fall of the Soviet Union" today and be captivated by Zubok's compelling reinterpretation of this pivotal moment. Gain valuable insights into the internal dynamics that led to the collapse and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by authoritarian regimes. Take advantage of this exclusive offer and experience history from a new perspective.

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