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In Russia's Last Gasp, Prit Buttar looks at one of the bloodiest campaigns launched in the history of warfare - the Brusilov Offensive, sometimes known as the June Advance. With British, French, and German forces locked in a stalemate in the trenches of the Western Front, an attack was launched by the massed Russian armies to the east. The assault was intended to knock Austria-Hungary out of the war and divert German troops from the Western Front, easing the pressure on Russia's allies. 

Uranium is best known for the destructive power of the atom bombs, which ushered in the nuclear era at the end of World War II, but given the effectiveness of nuclear power, plants like those at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania were constructed to generate energy for Americans during the second half of the 20th century. While nuclear power plants were previously not an option and thus opened the door to new, more efficient, and more affordable forms of energy for domestic consumption, the use of nuclear energy understandably unnerved people.

President Reagan's dramatic battle to win the Cold War is revealed as never before by the #1 bestselling author and award-winning anchor of the #1 rated Special Report with Bret Baier. ""An instant classic, if not the finest book to date on Ronald Reagan.” — Jay Winik Moscow, 1988: 1,000...

For over three centuries the Romanovs ruled over the world’s largest country. Throughout this time Imperial Russia faced many challenges, but none greater than those that brought about its demise in 1917: World war, the rise of the urban proletariat, and the birth of an heir afflicted with haemophilia. Even a forceful and inspiring leader would have struggled to turn back the tide of revolution that plagued this closing act, and Tsar Nicholas II possessed neither of these qualities. But there was another side to Russia’s last tsar that the public never got to see.

The Russian Revolution in 1917 was a moment in time when the will of the people put an end to a system of government that had been in place for centuries. The story of Russia’s transition from Imperial reign to eventual Communist dictatorship is a tale rooted in the ranks of the common people and the men who rose to lead them.

Complete your journey through Russia's enthralling past with Russian History: The 20th Century, the highly anticipated final volume in our From Rus to Russia series. This riveting book guides you through a century of unparalleled change, as Russia transformed from a monarchy to a superpower and beyond.

Воскресенский медеплавильный завод был построен в 1734 году и к 1745 году стал одним из крупнейших промышленных предприятий России. Только за первый год на заводе выпустили более 15 тысяч пудов меди. В 1760 году на заводе было 7 медеплавильных печей, при заводе состояло 320 дворов и одна церковь. По количеству выплавляемой меди Воскресенский завод занимал первое место не только на Южном Урале, но и в России. Около четверти всей продукции отправлялось за границу. Расцвет медеплавильного завода прервало пугачевское восстание. Завод был захвачен повстанцами и на нем стали отливать пушки.

The final part in a three-book series on the Battle of Stalingrad, examining the Soviet encirclement, German relief efforts, and the final surrender of Paulus’ 6.Armee. Having fought hard just to reach the outskirts of Stalingrad, the Axis forces found themselves embroiled in a protracted...

Unlock the secrets of Russia's captivating past with this incredible 3-in-1 bundle, carefully crafted to bring you the most essential and captivating events that shaped this powerful nation. Dive deep into the intriguing lives of the Tsars, the gripping story of the Revolution, and the influential events of the 20th Century.

Николай Михайлович Карамзин - знаменитый русский писатель, публицист и историк.

Третья книга Андрея Кудина из серии "Болгарские тайны". Пожалуй, наиболее интересная для российского читателя, поскольку она раскрывает историю Болгарии через призму ее более чем тысячелетних взаимоотношений с нашей страной.