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Imperial Russia

A Reference Handbook

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  1. John Paxton

    1. Bruton, Somerset, UK

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Introduction: Imperial Russia

    • John Paxton
    Pages 1-4

  3. Tsars and Important Advisers and Ministers 1533–1917

    • John Paxton
    Pages 5-8

  4. The Regencies and the Problems of Dynastic Succession (1533–1917)

    • John Paxton
    Pages 9-13

  5. Political Chronologies

    • John Paxton
    Pages 14-40

  6. The Influence of the West

    • John Paxton
    Pages 41-45

  7. Political and Administrative Changes in Imperial Russia

    • John Paxton
    Pages 46-64

  8. Religion

    • John Paxton
    Pages 65-81

  9. Serfdom in Imperial Russia

    • John Paxton
    Pages 82-91

  10. Social and Economic Progress

    • John Paxton
    Pages 92-110

  11. The Rise of Radicalism

    • John Paxton
    Pages 111-125

  12. International Relations and the Expansion of Russia Overseas

    • John Paxton
    Pages 126-148

  13. Education and the Arts

    • John Paxton
    Pages 149-159

  14. Law, Crime and Punishment

    • John Paxton
    Pages 160-164

  15. Press and Censorship

    • John Paxton
    Pages 165-170

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 171-257
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About this book

Imperial Russia provides an accessible reference tool for students, researchers, historians and Russian history enthusiasts. It covers the period from Ivan IV to the death of Nicholas II. There are chronologies for each of the reigns and the handbook covers important political and administrative changes, the influence of the West, religion, serfdom, and economic progress. Wars and international relations are succinctly explained as is the rise of radicalism and the revolutions of 1905 and 1917. Other sections deal with education, the arts, law, press and censorship. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Soviet and East European history.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Bruton, Somerset, UK

    John Paxton

About the author

John Paxton was the Editor of The Statesman's Year Book from 1969 to 1990.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Imperial Russia

  • Book Subtitle: A Reference Handbook

  • Authors: John Paxton

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230598720

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2001

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-333-76393-3Published: 17 November 2000

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-59872-0Published: 17 November 2000

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXI, 257

  • Topics: Russian, Soviet, and East European History, European History

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