Romania

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Rascoala: the Last Peasant's Revolt (£)

In early 1907 the peasants of Romania rose up against feudal laws, wealthy landowners and the agents who kept them living in penury and servitude. Markus Bauer discusses the legacy of an 'unbelievable bloodbath'.

Published in History Today, Volume: 60 Issue: 9

Gorbachev and the Collapse of Communism (£)

Mikhail Gorbachev's period as President of the Soviet Union, 1985-91, was truly revolutionary. But Steven Morewood argues that he failed to understand or control the forces he unleashed.

Published in History Review, Issue: 31, 1998