The Khrushchev Era 1953-1964 [Paperback]

Martin McCauley (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0582277760 | ISBN-13: 978-0582277762 | Publication Date: October 23, 1995 | Edition: 1

History and politics students alike will welcome this new Seminar Study which analyses the Khrushchev era -- a critical period of Soviet and world history. It was Khrushchev who, in 1957, finally filled the political vacuum left by the death of Stalin in 1953. He was an erratic, impulsive, inspirational and innovative leader who addressed the fundamental problems of the country - and yet he was, Martin McCauley argues, "a brilliant failure''. In this study the author explores all aspects of the Khrushchev era: including reforms in agriculture, economic policy, crises in Eastern Europe, the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, de-Stalinisation and Khrushchev's attempts to reform the Communist Party.

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When Stalin died in 1953 he left behind a political vacuum and a flawed legacy. By 1957 Khrushchev was the acclaimed national leader and embarked on a major programme of reform. Martin McCauley assesses all aspects of the Khrushchev era, as well as analysing the complex personality of Khrushchev himself.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 1 edition (October 23, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582277760
• ISBN-13: 978-0582277762
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #277,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bulgarian Tomatoes, April 18, 2001

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Jack K. (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Khrushchev Era 1953-1964 (Paperback)

A biography on Khrushchev...and Bulgarian Tomatoes, how do they relate? This biography contains numerous details which one probably does not really care to know, but is loaded with information on the guy himself and how he rose to power. I would reccommend this for IB history classes, which helps to understand the cold war. The end section, which contains documents is rather interesting and simple to follow. There is one document on Khrushchev's views on Bulgarian tomatoes, which is rather interesting. However, the British spellings can be annoying for American readers, but should not hinder anyone's desire to purchase this. It is deffinently great material to be used in a seminar.