Russia 1815-81 (Access to History) - Softcover

Sherman, Russell

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9780340758403: Russia 1815-81 (Access to History)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340758406 ISBN 13: 9780340758403

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, 2002

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Reaction and reform in nineteenth-century Russia is the focus for this book. Incorporating the latest historical interpretations, the author highlights the problems faced by those who endeavoured to modernize and restructure the Russian state, and examines why they were frequently characterized as repressors rather than reformers.

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About the Author:

Dr Robert Pearce is a Fellow of History at St Martin's College, Lancaster. He is also a co-editor of the Access to History series.

Review:

This is a very readable account of this turbulent and progressive time of Russian history. Like all Access to History books, it is a well laid out and easy to follow text...Overall this is a useful little text for pupils studying this topic. * SATH Resources Review * Overall, this volume represents excellent value for money. It provides comprehensive coverage of the three tsars of the period, and the interactive text prompts the reader to ask questions and analyse the information presented. It provides helpful guidance in ansewring essay-based questions. * The Lecturer *

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