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The August Coup

The Destruction of the Soviet Union and the Making of New Russia 1985-1991

by Robert Service ...

'Lively and insightful' – The Times'Magnificent' – The Guardian'A masterly piece of scholarship, written like a political thriller' – The Irish Times‘Superb . . . A work of quite exceptional scholarship and narrative verve’ – Literary Review‘A must-read for those fascinated by the decline and fall of the USSR’ – Mark Galeotti'Immensely well-researched and compellingly written . . . grips the rea.. ... Read more

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'Lively and insightful' – The Times'Magnificent' – The Guardian'A masterly piece of scholarship, written like a political thriller' – The Irish Times‘Superb . . . A work of quite exceptional scholarship and narrative verve’ – Literary Review‘A must-read for those fascinated by the decline and fall of the USSR’ – Mark Galeotti'Immensely well-researched and compellingly written . . . grips the rea..
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The Collected Verse of Robert Service

by Robert W. Service ...

Robert Service (1874-1958) dreamed of a life of adventure and freedom to live and write as he wanted, surrounded by nature and the beauty of the world. Born in Lancashire, England, he developed an urge early on to travel abroad, and set his sights on the rough and tumble "wild west" of Canada. Part journalist and part storyteller, he ventured up and down the west coast of the United States and ... Read more

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Robert Service (1874-1958) dreamed of a life of adventure and freedom to live and write as he wanted, surrounded by nature and the beauty of the world. Born in Lancashire, England, he developed an urge early on to travel abroad, and set his sights on the rough and tumble "wild west" of Canada. Part journalist and part storyteller, he ventured up and down the west coast of the United States and
... Read more
The poisoned paradise

A romance of Monte Carlo

by Robert W. Service ...

In "The Poisoned Paradise," Robert W. Service immerses readers in a vivid portrayal of the Yukon during the Gold Rush, blending elements of adventure, lyrical poetry, and social commentary. The narrative revolves around the tumultuous journey of a prospector who grapples with the duality of human ambition and the idyllic allure of nature. Service's masterful use of rich imagery and rhythmic verse ... Read more

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In "The Poisoned Paradise," Robert W. Service immerses readers in a vivid portrayal of the Yukon during the Gold Rush, blending elements of adventure, lyrical poetry, and social commentary. The narrative revolves around the tumultuous journey of a prospector who grapples with the duality of human ambition and the idyllic allure of nature. Service's masterful use of rich imagery and rhythmic verse
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The Best of Robert Service

by Robert Service, Harriett Shlossberg ...

Narrated by Mike Puttonen ...

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1 hour 42 min

This new and revised edition of poems about the men and women of the North features the most loved ballads by Robert Service, and is narrated by Michael Puttonen. While living in Whitehorse, Robert Service wrote The Cremation of Sam McGee, and other well-known poems. He wrote and published into his mid-eighties. He was quoted as saying, I just go for a walk and come back with a poem in my pocket ... Read more

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This new and revised edition of poems about the men and women of the North features the most loved ballads by Robert Service, and is narrated by Michael Puttonen. While living in Whitehorse, Robert Service wrote The Cremation of Sam McGee, and other well-known poems. He wrote and published into his mid-eighties. He was quoted as saying, I just go for a walk and come back with a poem in my pocket
... Read more

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Harper of Heaven

Enriched edition. Journey through lyrical verse and timeless themes

by Robert William Service, Tessa Benson ...

In "Harper of Heaven," Robert William Service explores the profound connection between art, spirituality, and the human experience through a series of poignant poems. This collection is characterized by its vivid imagery and emotive language, reflecting Service's prowess in capturing the essence of existence and the yearning for transcendence. Nestled within the literary tradition of early 20th ... Read more

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In "Harper of Heaven," Robert William Service explores the profound connection between art, spirituality, and the human experience through a series of poignant poems. This collection is characterized by its vivid imagery and emotive language, reflecting Service's prowess in capturing the essence of existence and the yearning for transcendence. Nestled within the literary tradition of early 20th
... Read more
The Best of Robert Service

by Robert Service ...

This new and revised edition of poems about the men and women of the North features the most loved ballads by Robert Service, and is illustrated with lively art by Marilen Van Nimwegen. While living in Whitehorse, Robert Service wrote The Cremation of Sam McGee, and other well-known poems. He wrote and published into his mid-eighties. He was quoted as saying, I just go for a walk and come back ... Read more

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This new and revised edition of poems about the men and women of the North features the most loved ballads by Robert Service, and is illustrated with lively art by Marilen Van Nimwegen. While living in Whitehorse, Robert Service wrote The Cremation of Sam McGee, and other well-known poems. He wrote and published into his mid-eighties. He was quoted as saying, I just go for a walk and come back
... Read more

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Ploughman of the Moon

Enriched edition. Celebrating Nature, Love, and the Human Experience through Timeless Poetry

by Robert William Service, Tessa Benson ...

In "Ploughman of the Moon," Robert William Service crafts a poignant exploration of life's universal struggles through the lens of a dreamer and laborer. This collection of poems reflects Service's characteristic narrative style, combining vivid imagery and musical rhythm that evokes the raw beauty of nature and the hardships of rural existence. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century ... Read more

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In "Ploughman of the Moon," Robert William Service crafts a poignant exploration of life's universal struggles through the lens of a dreamer and laborer. This collection of poems reflects Service's characteristic narrative style, combining vivid imagery and musical rhythm that evokes the raw beauty of nature and the hardships of rural existence. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century
... Read more
The Collected Verse of Robert Service

by Robert W. Service ...

Robert Service dreamed of a life of adventure and freedom to live and write as he wanted, surrounded by nature and the beauty of the world. Born in Lancashire, England, he developed an urge early on to travel abroad, and set his sights on the rough and tumble “wild west” of Canada. Part journalist and part storyteller, he ventured up and down the west coast of the United States and wrote romantic ... Read more

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Robert Service dreamed of a life of adventure and freedom to live and write as he wanted, surrounded by nature and the beauty of the world. Born in Lancashire, England, he developed an urge early on to travel abroad, and set his sights on the rough and tumble “wild west” of Canada. Part journalist and part storyteller, he ventured up and down the west coast of the United States and wrote romantic
... Read more
Russia and Its Islamic World

From the Mongol Conquest to The Syrian Military Intervention

by Robert Service ...

Russia has long played an influential part in its world of Islam, and not all the dimensions are as widely understood as they ought to be. In Russia and Its Islamic World, Robert Service examines Russia's interactions with Islam at home and around the globe and pinpoints the tsarist and Soviet legacy, current complications, and future possibilities. The author details how the Russian encounter ... Read more

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Russia has long played an influential part in its world of Islam, and not all the dimensions are as widely understood as they ought to be. In Russia and Its Islamic World, Robert Service examines Russia's interactions with Islam at home and around the globe and pinpoints the tsarist and Soviet legacy, current complications, and future possibilities. The author details how the Russian encounter
... Read more
Songs of a Sourdough, Canadian poetry

by Robert Service ...

According to Wikipedia: "Robert William Service (January 16, 1874 September 11, 1958) was a poet and writer, sometimes referred to as "the Bard of the Yukon".[1][2] He is best-known for his writings on the Canadian North, including the poems "The Shooting of Dan McGrew", "The Law of the Yukon", and "The Cremation of Sam McGee". His writing was so expressive that his readers took him for a hard ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "Robert William Service (January 16, 1874 September 11, 1958) was a poet and writer, sometimes referred to as "the Bard of the Yukon".[1][2] He is best-known for his writings on the Canadian North, including the poems "The Shooting of Dan McGrew", "The Law of the Yukon", and "The Cremation of Sam McGee". His writing was so expressive that his readers took him for a hard
... Read more
Blood on the Snow

The Russian Revolution 1914-1924

by Robert Service ...

**In Blood on the Snow, Robert Service returns to the subject that has formed the backbone of his long and distinguished career: the Russian Revolution.'A terrific book about a terrifying subject by the best historian of Russia working today' – Michael Burleigh, author of The Third Reich**For Service, the great unanswered question is how to reconcile the two narratives that underpin the troubled ... Read more

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**In Blood on the Snow, Robert Service returns to the subject that has formed the backbone of his long and distinguished career: the Russian Revolution.'A terrific book about a terrifying subject by the best historian of Russia working today' – Michael Burleigh, author of The Third Reich**For Service, the great unanswered question is how to reconcile the two narratives that underpin the troubled
... Read more

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The End of the Cold War

1985 - 1991

by Robert Service ...

**An acclaimed examination of the latter years of the Cold War, from one of the finest historians of modern Russia.‘Absorbingly written . . . this book is destined to become a classic of Cold War historical literature’ – International Affairs**After decades of struggles between the USSR and the US over every aspect of security, economics and ideas, the Cold War had seemed like a permanent fixture ... Read more

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**An acclaimed examination of the latter years of the Cold War, from one of the finest historians of modern Russia.‘Absorbingly written . . . this book is destined to become a classic of Cold War historical literature’ – International Affairs**After decades of struggles between the USSR and the US over every aspect of security, economics and ideas, the Cold War had seemed like a permanent fixture
... Read more

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