Russia and the Russians From Earliest Times to the Present

Geoffrey Hosking is one of the foremost historians of Russia and its people. The result of a lifetime's knowledge, this monumental and authoritative work has been acclaimed as the definitive single-volume history of Russia, tracing its story from the settlement of Kiev through to the present day. This second edition is updated throughout, with a new chapter on the recent role of Putin and Medvedev, and their impact on Russia's economy, politics and its citizens. 'Remarkable . . . When writing about Russia, non-Russian historians tend to either pander or patronize. Not so Geoffrey Hosking . . . He writes like a master.' Adam Zamoyski, Sunday Times 'The most up-to-date, comprehensive one-volume history of Russia in print.' Steven Merritt Miner, The New York Times Book Review 'If there is one British writer who has stood firm against one-dimensional accounts of Russia in history and the present, it is Geoffrey Hosking . . . covers the entire period from the foundation of the first Slavic princedom in Kiev through to the Russian Federation . . . a lively account, and a substantial contribution to discussions about present-day Russia.' Robert Service, Independent 'Magnificent . . . Hosking's scholarship and understanding of the Russian mind bring stimulating enlightenment to every page.' Alan Palmer, Literary Review 'If you can only buy one book on Russia, this is the one to buy . . . it meets a genuine need.' Contemporary Review