A Short History of Russia's First Civil War (The Time of Troubles and the Founding of the Romanov Dynasty)

Upon publication in 2001, Russia’s First Civil War by Chester Dunning was greeted by scholars as a “historical tour de force,” the first major post-Marxist reassessment of the Time of Troubles. Now available in an abridged paperback, A Short History of Russia’s First Civil War is ideally suited for classroom use. Based upon extensive research, Russia's First Civil War is a masterful mix of social and military history, firmly placing the Time of Troubles in the context of the waves of wars and rebellions that swept through early modern Europe and Asia. Abridged ed. of: Russia's first civil war : the Time of Troubles and the founding of the Romanov dynasty. 2001. This book is the first major post-Marxist reassessment of the Time of Troubles