Historical Narratives in the Soviet Union and Post-Soviet Russia

Establishing a causal link between historical discourse and political change, this important book describes the role of historical discourse in establishing, maintaining, or destroying elite and mass political identities in Soviet and post-Soviet space.

'Historians of the period would be well served by reading this book, in addition to anyone interested in democratisation and comparative politics. The fact that Sherlock's clear prose is comparatively free of jargon will be a relief for specialists and non-specialists alike.' - Michael Westrate, Europe-Asia Studies

Autorentext
THOMAS SHERLOCK teaches comparative politics and international relations at the United States Military Academy (West Point).

Inhalt
Historical Narratives in Soviet and Post-Soviet Space Authorizing Reform by Uncovering the Past Leninist Mythology and Reform Assessing the Genesis of Stalin The Legitimization of Heterodox Discourse Myth, History, and Separatism in the Periphery Destroying a Settled Past, Creating an Uncertain Future?