Synopses & Reviews
This is an analytical account of a colorful period in Russian history, which is accessible to undergraduates of European and Russian history, as well as to the nonspecialist reader. Central to a discussion that emphasizes Russia's place in Europe are the much misunderstood personalities of some remarkable rulers, such as Peter the Great, Catherine the Great and Alexander I. Their reigns are set in the context of wider developments in social, economic, cultural and intellectual history that help to account for Russia's emergence as a great power.
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"...this learned gem of a book should find many readers at all levels of sophistication." The Russian Review
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"At last, we have a book that will induce students to love Russian history." John P. LeDonne, The Historian
Synopsis
Synthesis and in-depth thematic analysis of Russia's modernisation and her emergence as a Great Power.
Table of Contents
Preface; Abbreviations; Chronology; 1. Modernisation and Russian history; 2. Imperial great power; 3. Finance and taxation; 4. Society; 5. Government and politics; 6. Culture; 7. Ideology; 8. Economy; Conclusion; Further reading.