Essays on the history of Russian censorship: 1700-1863
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Readers are offered a book by the famous Russian literary critic and literary historian A.M. Skabichevsky (1838-1911), containing essays on the history of Russian censorship from the beginning of the 18th century to the mid-19th century. The author discusses the significant differences in the development of printing in the West and in Russia, the lack of involvement of Russian society in this matter, and as a result, the absence of laws and the randomness of all censorship measures up to the time of Peter the Great. The development of censorship policy in Russia from the reign of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna to the era of Alexander II is traced. The influence of various political events on the strengthening or weakening of censorship is considered, the activities of various commissions and committees on printing matters, as well as the organs of spiritual censorship, are highlighted. The book is recommended for historians, political scientists, sociologists, cultural studies scholars, literary scholars, and anyone interested in the history of censorship in Russia.
Author:
Author:Skabichevsky A.M.
Cover:
Cover:softcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:typographic
Dimensions:
Dimensions:22x15x3 cm
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-9710-8258-3
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