Norman Lowe
This book is a detailed yet clear introduction to the Russian Revolutions and the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. The author makes full use of the recent research since Gorbachevâ€™s Glasnost, and surveys the different interpretations of Russian history. Each chapter begins with a brief summary of events and a list of the main points of debate among historians, and ends with a recommended reading list. 
History,Russian History,Nonfiction
Mastering Twentieth Century Russian History