Restless Empire: A Historical Atlas of Russia

This is a well-documented book filled with maps that show the growth and decline of the empire. It makes clear the historic, geographic, economic, and ethnic basis for distrust and unrest throughout the former Soviet Union. While there may be detail errors in some maps, the overall history is clearly described.

Engrossing, sharp portraits, compelling maps, a whirlwind invasion and education done with graphics and text that lets you feel you grasp mother Russia on the largest scale. Scholarly, but not plodding. A visual delight, and a truly "big picture." Perfect accompaniment to a detailed historical text.

Great combination of maps and information. A great book for both those who are familiar with Russia and those who are relatively new to the subject.

As far as history goes the atlas works fairly well,(if one allows exclusion of a "nuclear accidents" map).All the maps relative to cold war nuclear and star wars ideas are wasteful.All in all it works but the maps are a bit too simplified.

Lovely, intelligent book. Clear history, great maps

Another good historical atlas of Russia. For my interests, I would have preferred more pages spent on Kievan period. But overall, very good.

This book has astounding images and artwork.

Best Russian maps I've seen! If those with clout would look at these maps, they would better understand why Putin and friends do what they do.

this should be in every library

Did not read it yet but wife liked it.

Perfect for a person who loves maps and long lines!