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This illuminating work reveals how war influenced the contours of Soviet governance and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Soviet Union\" is another cornerstone of Edele's impressive collection. Within its pages, readers will find a comprehensive overview of the Soviet state's evolution and impact on global history, making it a perfect guide for enthusiasts of historical and military studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark Edele's books, categorised under History \u0026amp; Military, are not only academically rigorous but also highly accessible, offering clear and engaging narratives. 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Since the implosion of that state in 1991, Ukraine has developed a vibrant, if often troubled, democracy. For an increasingly dictatorial Russian political elite, including but not limited to Vladimir Putin, Ukraine has appeared more and more threatening. Humiliated by the degradation of Russia's international standing, feeling betrayed by an expanding NATO and anxious about democratic revolutions in the former Soviet space, Putin and his allies have increasingly retreated into a resentful ultra-nationalism. 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