Routledge - The USSR In 1991: A Record Of Events

Explore the final chapter of the Soviet era with The USSR In 1991: A Record Of Events. Published by Routledge, this volume serves as a detailed historical account of the transformative year that changed global politics forever. It documents the specific developments leading to the August coup, the eventual disintegration of the Soviet Union, and the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States. This book is designed for readers who require a precise historical timeline. It is organized as a day-by-day chronology, using boldface headlines to help you quickly identify and locate specific topics. From the crackdown in the Baltic republics to the miners' strikes and ethnic warfare in the Transcaucasus, this text provides a structured look at the era. It also covers the referendum on the future of the USSR and the complex negotiations between the central government and the republics. This record offers a clear and organized way to study the collapse of a superpower through a factual, chronological lens.