Macinnes Kenneth (81 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Hardcover with dust jacket. Dust Jacket shows very minor shelving wear, otherwise an unblemished copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Paperback. Condition: New. When Lenin and the Bolsheviks shut down the Constituent Assembly after only one session, it was said to mark the end of Russia's one-day experiment with democracy. However, with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, a true period of democracy was ushered in - creating a strange world scarcely believable when viewed from the era of Vladimir Putin.A fascinated witness of Russian politics, Kenneth MacInnes lived in the country through this unique and exciting era. His book not only chronicles this ten-year period, but also reveals all the other times in history when Russia led the world in democratic freedoms and popular representation.During the Middle Ages, the republic of Novgorod was the world's largest democracy. The national parliament established by Ivan the Terrible elected tsars, while the Russian Empire was the first place in Europe where women voted in local and national elections. In 1917, the Provisional Government passed the freest electoral law ever written.This book covers everything from the popular democratic struggles of 1612 and 1991 to the local 'republics' set up during wars, revolutions and foreign invasions. It describes how Lenin and Stalin stood in democratic elections, the day Yeltsin's tanks bombed parliament, the history of 'Western interference' in Russian polls - and why Putin has such a deep aversion to free ballots.…

Paperback. Condition: New. When Lenin and the Bolsheviks shut down the Constituent Assembly after only one session, it was said to mark the end of Russia's one-day experiment with democracy. However, with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, a true period of democracy was ushered in - creating a strange world scarcely believable when viewed from the era of Vladimir Putin.A fascinated witness of Russian politics, Kenneth MacInnes lived in the country through this unique and exciting era. His book not only chronicles this ten-year period, but also reveals all the other times in history when Russia led the world in democratic freedoms and popular representation.During the Middle Ages, the republic of Novgorod was the world's largest democracy. The national parliament established by Ivan the Terrible elected tsars, while the Russian Empire was the first place in Europe where women voted in local and national elections. In 1917, the Provisional Government passed the freest electoral law ever written.This book covers everything from the popular democratic struggles of 1612 and 1991 to the local 'republics' set up during wars, revolutions and foreign invasions. It describes how Lenin and Stalin stood in democratic elections, the day Yeltsin's tanks bombed parliament, the history of 'Western interference' in Russian polls - and why Putin has such a deep aversion to free ballots.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When Lenin and the Bolsheviks shut down the Constituent Assembly after only one session, it was said to mark the end of Russia's one-day experiment with democracy. However, with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, a true period of democracy was ushered in - creating a strange world scarcely believable when viewed from the era of Vladimir Putin. A fascinated witness of Russian politics, Kenneth MacInnes lived in the country through this unique and exciting era. His book not only chronicles this ten-year period, but also reveals all the other times in history when Russia led the world in democratic freedoms and popular representation. During the Middle Ages, the republic of Novgorod was the world's largest democracy. The national parliament established by Ivan the Terrible elected tsars, while the Russian Empire was the first place in Europe where women voted in local and national elections. In 1917, the Provisional Government passed the freest electoral law ever written. This book covers everything from the popular democratic struggles of 1612 and 1991 to the local 'republics' set up during wars, revolutions and foreign invasions. It describes how Lenin and Stalin stood in democratic elections, the day Yeltsin's tanks bombed parliament, the history of 'Western interference' in Russian polls - and why Putin has such a deep aversion to free ballots. New paperback edition - Between the end of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the new millennium, Russia went through a unique moment genuine democracy. Fascinating book Kenneth MacInnes explores not just the 1990s when he lived and worked in Russia but the entire history of Russian democracy, from the earliest days right up to President Putin. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Hardback. Condition: New. When Lenin and the Bolsheviks shut down the Constituent Assembly after only one session, it was said to mark the end of Russia's one-day experiment with democracy. However, with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, a true period of democracy was ushered in - creating a strange world scarcely believable when viewed from the era of Vladimir Putin.A fascinated witness of Russian politics, Kenneth MacInnes lived in the country through this unique and exciting era. His book not only chronicles this ten-year period, but also reveals all the other times in history when Russia led the world in democratic freedoms and popular representation.During the Middle Ages, the republic of Novgorod was the world's largest democracy. The national parliament established by Ivan the Terrible elected tsars, while the Russian Empire was the first place in Europe where women voted in local and national elections. In 1917, the Provisional Government passed the freest electoral law ever written.This book covers everything from the popular democratic struggles of 1612 and 1991 to the local 'republics' set up during wars, revolutions and foreign invasions. It describes how Lenin and Stalin stood in democratic elections, the day Yeltsin's tanks bombed parliament, the history of 'Western interference' in Russian polls - and why Putin has such a deep aversion to free ballots.…

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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered black cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine, not price clipped). Pp. 296, illus with coloured plates (no inscriptions).

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. When Lenin and the Bolsheviks shut down the Constituent Assembly after only one session, it was said to mark the end of Russias one-day experiment with democracy. However, with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, a true period of democracy was ushered in creating a strange world scarcely believable when viewed from the era of Vladimir Putin.A fascinated witness of Russian politics, Kenneth MacInnes lived in the country through this unique and exciting era. His book not only chronicles this ten-year period, but also reveals all the other times in history when Russia led the world in democratic freedoms and popular representation.During the Middle Ages, the republic of Novgorod was the worlds largest democracy. The national parliament established by Ivan the Terrible elected tsars, while the Russian Empire was the first place in Europe where women voted in local and national elections. In 1917, the Provisional Government passed the freest electoral law ever written.This book covers everything from the popular democratic struggles of 1612 and 1991 to the local republics set up during wars, revolutions and foreign invasions. It describes how Lenin and Stalin stood in democratic elections, the day Yeltsins tanks bombed parliament, the history of Western interference in Russian polls and why Putin has such a deep aversion to free ballots. New paperback edition - Between the end of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the new millennium, Russia went through a unique moment genuine democracy. Fascinating book Kenneth MacInnes explores not just the 1990s when he lived and worked in Russia but the entire history of Russian democracy, from the earliest days right up to President Putin. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. When Lenin and the Bolsheviks shut down the Constituent Assembly after only one session, it was said to mark the end of Russia's one-day experiment with democracy. However, with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, a true period of democracy was ushered in - creating a strange world scarcely believable when viewed from the era of Vladimir Putin.A fascinated witness of Russian politics, Kenneth MacInnes lived in the country through this unique and exciting era. His book not only chronicles this ten-year period, but also reveals all the other times in history when Russia led the world in democratic freedoms and popular representation.During the Middle Ages, the republic of Novgorod was the world's largest democracy. The national parliament established by Ivan the Terrible elected tsars, while the Russian Empire was the first place in Europe where women voted in local and national elections. In 1917, the Provisional Government passed the freest electoral law ever written.This book covers everything from the popular democratic struggles of 1612 and 1991 to the local 'republics' set up during wars, revolutions and foreign invasions. It describes how Lenin and Stalin stood in democratic elections, the day Yeltsin's tanks bombed parliament, the history of 'Western interference' in Russian polls - and why Putin has such a deep aversion to free ballots.…

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Pictorial Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. Large format hardcover in original dust-jacket. 152pp., Extensively illustrated with color photographs. An exhibition catalog by the Florida International Museum, displaying 300+ objects from the State Russian Museum, representing over 800 years of Russian history, many of which have never left Russian soil before. Contents include the following chapters: Introduction * Russia In A Thousand Years Of Art (10th-20th Centuries) * The History Of The Russian Land * Old Russian Jewelry And Religious Art * Russian Culture 18th-19th Centuries * Folk Life In Russian Art 18th-20th Centuries * Life Of The Nobility In Russian Art 18th-20th Centuries * The Age Of Diaghilev * Biographies Of Artists. Original book-mark laid-in. No previous ownership marks. An as new copy in excellent condition. This is a heavy book, no International orders; domestic Priority mail orders will be contacted in the event extra postage is required. An excellent book at a reasonable price. …

hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. 1st impression. 1st UK Edition. New copy picked straight from printer's box. Priority orders will be dispatched by Royal Mail TRACKED 24 or courier (particularly if over 2kg). Standard mail will be dispatched by Royal Mail TRACKED 48 (up to 2kg), heavier items by courier . Overseas orders will be dispatched by Royal Mail International.Tracked. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MY PRIVACY POLICY.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. First. 4to. Colin Macinnes review of Kipling Geoffrey Grigson Ramond Postgate 1. Book.

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