This book delves into the turbulent political landscape of pre-World War I Russia, exploring the complex relationship between the Tsarist autocracy and the newly formed Duma, the country’s first representative assembly. The author offers a first-hand account of the Duma’s tumultuous early years, chronicling its struggles to establish itself as a true force for political change in the face of a resistant autocracy. Through detailed analysis of electoral laws and the social composition of the Duma, the author exposes the inherent flaws in the system of representation that made it difficult for the Duma to effectively represent the will of the people. The book also explores the broader context of Russian politics in the early 20th century, examining the rising tide of national consciousness in the Balkans and the influence of Austria-Hungary and Germany in the region. This book provides a unique and insightful perspective on a pivotal moment in Russian history, revealing how the failures of the Duma's early years paved the way for the political upheaval that would eventually engulf Russia.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the turbulent political landscape of pre-World War I Russia, exploring the complex relationship between the Tsarist autocracy and the newly formed Duma, the countryââ â¢s first representative assembly. The author offers a first-hand account of the Dumaââ â¢s tumultuous early years, chronicling its struggles to establish itself as a true force for political change in the face of a resistant autocracy. Through detailed analysis of electoral laws and the social composition of the Duma, the author exposes the inherent flaws in the system of representation that made it difficult for the Duma to effectively represent the will of the people. The book also explores the broader context of Russian politics in the early 20th century, examining the rising tide of national consciousness in the Balkans and the influence of Austria-Hungary and Germany in the region. This book provides a unique and insightful perspective on a pivotal moment in Russian history, revealing how the failures of the Duma's early years paved the way for the political upheaval that would eventually engulf Russia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334260933_0
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