Russian & Soviet

The indispensable lexicon you need to face authoritarianism—from the country that's been surviving it for centuries. America is not the first country to experience the stirring of tyranny; in Russia, it has been the law of the land for generations. Over the years, a vernacular of double-speak...

A razor-sharp analysis of the increasing – and terrifying – parallels between Trump’s America and Putin’s Russia, from the former BBC Moscow Correspondent and Sunday Times bestselling author Martin Sixsmith. Long Live the King. Since his re-election as US president, Donald Trump has made...

This book explores Russia's relations with Eurasian countries in response to its growing isolation from the Western world. Vladimir Putin's world view, shaped by history and personal experience, has led to an ideological focus on an inevitable civilizational clash with the West, closely tied to...

Uncover the epic Russian history of absolute power, tracing a humble wooden stronghold's rise into a global superpower. Ideal for a morning commute or an evening of focused learning, this immersive narrative reveals how shifting ideologies shaped stone walls into spectacles of statehood...

Explore the dramatic history and brutal geopolitics that turned a frozen Slavic frontier into a nuclear superpower. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic narrative sweeps through a millennium of turbulent conquests, shattering revolutions, and enduring autocratic regimes. Dive into an...