Publisher's Synopsis
The New Russia: Between The First And Second Five Year Plans is a book written by Jerome Davis that provides a comprehensive account of the Soviet Union's transformation during the period between the first and second five-year plans. The book explores the political, economic, and social changes that occurred in Russia during this time, highlighting the challenges and successes of the Soviet government's efforts to modernize the country.The author begins by examining the political landscape of Russia in the early 1920s, when the Bolsheviks had just come to power. He then delves into the first five-year plan, which was launched in 1928 and aimed to rapidly industrialize the country. Davis discusses the successes and failures of this plan, as well as the impact it had on the lives of ordinary Russians.The book also covers the period between the first and second five-year plans, during which the Soviet Union faced numerous challenges, including famine, political purges, and the rise of Stalin's cult of personality. Davis provides insights into how these events shaped the country and its people.Finally, the author explores the second five-year plan, which was launched in 1933 and focused on improving the quality of life for Soviet citizens. Davis discusses the successes of this plan, including improvements in healthcare and education, as well as the challenges that remained.Overall, The New Russia: Between The First And Second Five Year Plans offers a detailed and insightful look at one of the most transformative periods in Russian history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Soviet Union and the challenges of modernization in a socialist state.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
