Russia & its Rulers, 1855-1964
Access to History Series


By Andy Holland
May 2010
Hodder Education
Distributed by Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN: 9780340983706
204 pages, Illustrated
$29.50 Paper Original

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Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964

This title examines the nature of Russian government and its influence on society and people. The theme is explored under the following headings:
* The Nature of Russian Government
* The Opposition to Regimes
* The Impact of the Dictatorial Regimes on Economy and Society
* War and Revolution and the Development of Government

The author
Andrew Holland is an experienced examiner and teacher for this topic. Geoff Woodward is the series editor.

• Written by an examiner for a major examination awarding body.
• Written thematically to address the approach of the course and the key skills required
• Example essays and mark schemes provided to develop students' exam skills
• Revision strategies provided in the form of timelines and summary diagrams

Table of Contents:
Chronology of key events
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Nature of Russian Government
1 Ideologies
2 Government structures and institutions
3 Conclusion
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and C
Chapter 2: The Opposition to Regimes
1 The changing nature of opposition
2 Methods of repression to control opposition
3 Reform as a method to deal with opposition
4 Conclusion
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A* and C
Chapter 3: Impact of Dictatorial Regimes on Economy and Society
1 The extent of economic change
2 The extent of social change
3 Living and working conditions of rural and urban people
4 Civil rights
5 Conclusion
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A* and C
Chapter 4: War and Revolution and the Development of Government
1 The Crimean War 1853-6
2 The Russo-Turkish War 1877-8
3 The Russo-Japanese War 1904-5
4 The First World War 1914-18
5 The Russian Revolution 1917
6 The Russian Civil War 1917-21
7 The Second World War 1939-45
8 The Cold War 1947-64
9 Conclusion
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A* and C
Mark Schemes for Assessing Essays
Select Reading list
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
Andrew Holland is an experienced teacher and examiner.
The series editor, Geoff Woodward is an examiner for a major examination awarding body.

 

 

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