The Russian Peasantry 1600-1930 - Softcover

Moon, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582095077 ISBN 13: 9780582095076

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

This impressive work, set to become the standard history on the subject, offers a definitive survey of peasant society in Russia, from the consolidation of serfdom and tsarist autocracy in the 17th century through to the destruction of the peasant's traditional world under Stalin. Over three-quarters of Russian society were peasants in these years, and David Moon explores all aspects of their life xxx; including the rural economy, peasant households, village communities xxx; and their political role, including protest against the landowning elites. In the process he presents a fresh perspective on the history of Russia itself. A big book in every way xxx; and compellingly readable.

About this title

About the Author:

Graham Moon is Professor of Health Services Research at the Institute for the Geography of Health, University of Portsmouth. His current research interests focus on the geographies of health related behaviour, particularly, smoking and drinking, and the geographies of primary health care reforms.
Myles Gould is lecturer in geography at the Department of Geography, University of Leeds. His research interests focus on the quantative analysis of secondary information on health and health care.

Review:

"All labour historians with an interest in revolutionary Russia must read this book."Geoffrey Swain

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0582095077
• ISBN 13: 9780582095076
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 408