Decline of Imperial Russia - 1855-1914

This book, originally published in 1952, describes and explains the stage of the decline of the Russian Empire between the Crimean and First World Wars. The book is divided up by period: the reign of Alexander II (1855-81), the period of reaction (1881-1905) and the 'Revolution' of 1905 and its aftermath (1905-14) and also into three sections: the structure of state and society, political movements and foreign relations.

List of contents

Part 1: The Tsar Liberator 1855-1881 1. The Background 2. From Reform to Assassination 3. Foreign Relations Part 2: Reaction 4. Economic Development 5. Political Development 6. Foreign Relations Part 3: The Last Chances 1905-1914 7. The Days of Liberty 8. Reaction and Consolidation 9. The Coming of the War

Summary

This book, originally published in 1952, describes and explains the stage of the decline of the Russian Empire between the Crimean and First World Wars. The book is divided into three sections: the structure of state and society, political movements and foreign relations.

Product details

• Authors: Seton-Watson Hugh, Hugh Seton-Watson, Seton-Watson Hugh
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2019
• EAN: 9781138223349
• ISBN: 978-1-138-22334-9
• No. of pages: 406
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Russian Revolution; Routledge Library Editions: The Russian Revolution; Routledge Library Editions. th
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Russia, European History, HISTORY / General, c 1800 to c 1900, Later 19th century c 1850 to c 1899, c 1910 to c 1919, C 1900 - C 1914, c 1900 to c 1909, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General, HISTORY / Russia / General