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Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964
This title examines the nature of Russian government and its influence on society and people. The theme is explored under the following headings:
The Nature of Russian Government
The Opposition to Regimes
The Impact of the Dictatorial Regimes on Economy and Society
War and Revolution and the Development of Government
List of contents
Chronology of key events
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Nature of Russian Government
1 Ideologies
2 Government structures and institutions
3 Conclusion
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and C
Chapter 2: The Opposition to Regimes
1 The changing nature of opposition
2 Methods of repression to control opposition
3 Reform as a method to deal with opposition
4 Conclusion
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and C
Chapter 3: Impact of Dictatorial Regimes on Economy and Society 1 The extent of economic change
2 The extent of social change
3 Living and working conditions of rural and urban people
4 Civil rights
5 Conclusion
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and C
Chapter 4: War and Revolution and the Development of Government
1 The Crimean War 1853-6
2 The Russo-Turkish War 1877-8
3 The Russo-Japanese War 1904-5
4 The First World War 1914-18
5 The Russian Revolution 1917
6 The Russian Civil War 1917-21
7 The Second World War 1939-45
8 The Cold War 1947-64
9 Conclusion
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and C
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