Nineteenth-century Russia
Derek Offord
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Description for Nineteenth-century Russia
Paperback. Russia witnessed the flowering of a rich intellectual and cultural life in the 19th century, the origins of which lie in the intelligentsia's opposition to autocratic rule. This text provides a short introduction to 19th-century Russia, focusing on the rise of radicalism. Series: Seminar Studies. Num Pages: 158 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 216.
This new Seminar Study provides students with a rewarding introduction to nineteenth-century Russia. This period of Russian history is, of course, characterised by the flowering of an enormously rich intellectual and cultural life, the origins of which lie in the intelligentsiaA?s opposition to autocratic rule. Here, Professor Offord introduces the reader to the period while focusing particularly on the rise of radicalism. The book opens with two scene-setting chapters: one looking at the political and social structure peculiar to Russia, and the second looking at the cultural and intellectual background. Then, within a chronological framework, the author ... Read more
This new Seminar Study provides students with a rewarding introduction to nineteenth-century Russia. This period of Russian history is, of course, characterised by the flowering of an enormously rich intellectual and cultural life, the origins of which lie in the intelligentsiaA?s opposition to autocratic rule. Here, Professor Offord introduces the reader to the period while focusing particularly on the rise of radicalism. The book opens with two scene-setting chapters: one looking at the political and social structure peculiar to Russia, and the second looking at the cultural and intellectual background. Then, within a chronological framework, the author ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Series
Seminar Studies
Condition
New
Weight
216g
Number of Pages
158
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780582357679
SKU
V9780582357679
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About Derek Offord
Derek Offord is Professor of History and Head of the Department of Russian Studies at the University of Bristol.
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