The Russian Tragedy: The Burden of History

by Hugh Ragsdale

This work provides an interpretive history of Russia from earliest times to today, recounting the story of Russia's past. It discusses Russia's strengths and weaknesses as a civilization, and the challenges posed by the contemporary effort to remake Russia.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

328 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Hugh Ragsdale is an emeritus professor of history at the University of Alabama and a Slavic Studies scholar. He received his B. A. from the University of North Carolina and his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.