The Origins of the Russian Revolution, 1861-1917

Alan Wood provides a concise introduction to the Russian Revolution and its origins dating back to the emancipation of the Russian peasant serfs in 1861. The third edition of this successful pamphlet brings the historiography up to date to include the multitude of research in the last ten years that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union and the opening up of the archives.

List of contents

Preface to the second edition, Preface to the third edition, Notes and acknowledgements, Chronological table of events, Map: Russian Empire: late 19th and early 20th centuries 1 Introduction 2 Autocracy and opposition 3 Reform and reaction 4 Rebellion and constitution 5 War and the February Revolution 6 Dual power and the October Revolution 7 Interpretations and conclusions

About the author

Alan Wood

Summary

A concise introduction to the Russian Revolution and its origins dating back to the emancipation of the Russian peasant serfs in 1861.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Wood
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.06.2003
• EAN: 9780415307338
• ISBN: 978-0-415-30733-8
• No. of pages: 120
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 216 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 272 g
• Series: Lancaster Pamphlets
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / General, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History and Archaeology, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General, HISTORY / Russia / General