Serfdom in Russia. Wisdom of the people or arbitrariness of power?
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In February 1861, Alexander II abolished serfdom in Russia. Since then, 160 years have passed, but disputes have not subsided to this day: was the serfdom system an inevitable evil for our country or a unique path of development? The book presented to you provides a detailed history of serfdom in Russia, written by Mikhail Shevchenko, a leading expert on agrarian and social relations. The author explains why serfdom arose in Russia, what its essence was, and what stages it went through from its inception to its downfall. The book features an extensive preface written by the renowned sociologist, historian, and publicist Sergey Kara-Murza.
Author:
Author:Kara-Murza Sergey Georgievich
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Politics & Social Science
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:20x13x2.5 cm
Series:
Series:Russian history
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
Product type:
Product type:partial lacquering
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-00180-108-5
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