Hélène Carrère d'Encausse

French historian and politician, author

Hélène Carrère d'Encausse - French historian and politician, author
Born

July 6th, 1929
96 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

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An influential historian and politician, contributed significantly to the understanding of Russian history and politics. Known for extensive writings that analyze the Soviet Union and post-Soviet states. Held the position of Permanent Secretary at the Académie Française and was a member of the French National Assembly. Emphasized the importance of historical context in contemporary political discourse.

Authored 'L'Empire effondré', a major work on Russian history

Served as Permanent Secretary of the Académie Française

Analyzed Soviet politics and its transitions

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