A sweeping narrative of Soviet history from the last tsar to the dissolution of the USSR. The book traces political transformations, institutional change, and the human and national consequences of seven decades of Soviet power.

It focuses on three pivotal eras—the revolutions of 1917, Stalin's remaking of the 1930s, and the reforms and collapse of the 1980s–90s—offering analysis of leadership, economic shifts, and policies toward Soviet nationalities.

Accessible yet scholarly, the work combines archival detail and illustrative anecdotes with broad interpretation to explain how successor states emerged and which legacies endure.

Key themes

• Chronological account of Soviet political and social change
• Examination of leadership, policy, and nationalities
• Context for post‑Soviet successor states and their challenges

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