The Soviet Union Since the Fall of Khrushchev

by Archie Brown

First published 1978

Archie Brown examines the Soviet Union during the crucial period following Nikita Khrushchev's removal from power in 1964. Brown traces the political developments, leadership changes, and policy shifts that shaped the USSR through the mid-1970s. He analyzes the rise of Leonid Brezhnev and the establishment of what became known as the Brezhnev era. The book explores how Soviet institutions evolved after the de-Stalinization efforts of the Khrushchev years, examining both domestic policies and international relations during this transitional period. Brown provides readers with a systematic analysis of Soviet political structures, economic policies, and social changes during these transformative years in Cold War history.

Genres: history, 20th-century, political-science, non-fiction, russia, academic

Vibes: thought-provoking

Tropes: historical-analysis

Setting: Soviet Union, USSR

Period: 1964, 1970s

Paperback · The Macmillan Press LTD

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