Russia in Transition — 3-Book Scholarly Bundle (1850–1927)

This curated set traces the dramatic transformation of Russia from imperial autocracy to revolutionary upheaval. Covering the late 19th century through the early Soviet period, these three volumes offer a rare synthesis of political, economic, and ideological analysis. Ideal for students, educators, and collectors of French-language historical scholarship.

Included in this set
•     De la Russie à l’URSS: L’histoire de la Russie de 1850 à nos jours by René Girault & Marc Ferro — Nathan, Collection Université Information Formation, 1974, 219 pages. A concise and elegant survey of Russia’s evolution from Tsarist empire to Soviet state, co-authored by two leading historians.
•     Évolution économique de la Russie du milieu du XIXe siècle à 1914 by Anthony Rowley — SEDES, Regards sur l’histoire, 1982, 332 pages. A rigorous study of Russia’s industrial and agrarian development, exploring the tensions between modernization and structural inertia.
•     Lénine – Trotsky – Staline: 1921–1927 by Pierre & Irène Sorlin — Armand Colin, Collection U2, 1973, 254 pages. A focused analysis of the post-revolutionary power struggles and ideological shifts that shaped the early Soviet regime.

Why this bundle stands out
This set offers a rare convergence of macroeconomic analysis, political biography, and transitional history. Each volume is authored by respected scholars and published by leading French academic presses. A compelling resource for understanding the roots of Soviet ideology and the collapse of imperial Russia.

Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages might be underlined in pencil in some books and can be erased if desired. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth

One only— Curated from my personal library built during years of study at the Sorbonne., ready to ship from California.

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