Book Suggestion: Britannica Guide to Russia

I have never really read any of the "Britannica Guide..." to books in the past but I have heard a number of quizzers talking positively about them. I dug this out of one of my many "to read" boxes this week and I am now a fan! This short history of Russia, about 250 pages, is perfect for quizzing purposes covering all the main details, figures, facts, culture and major events of Russian History. Very readable, doesn't waste time on too much detail and gives a great grounding into a subject which often comes up at quizzes.

I will certainly be looking at more in the series after this one...