Readings in Russian Civilization Volume III: Imperial Russia, 1700-1917

This volume of Readings in Russian Civilization covers the period of Imperial Russia from 1700 to 1917. It includes primary source readings on a variety of topics, including the rise of the Romanov dynasty, the expansion of the Russian Empire, the development of the Russian Orthodox Church, and the social and economic changes that took place during this time period.

Readings in Russian Civilization Volume III: Soviet Russia, 1917-1963 (Soviet Russia, 1917 - Present Book 3)

by Joseph K. Loughlin

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6869 KB
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Print length	:	343 pages
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Hardcover	:	709 pages
Item Weight	:	28.9 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.56 x 1.7 x 9.65 inches

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The volume is divided into six parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Russian history. The first part, "The Rise of the Romanov Dynasty," covers the period from the accession of Michael Romanov to the throne in 1613 to the death of Peter the Great in 1725. The second part, "The Expansion of the Russian Empire," covers the period from the reign of Catherine the Great to the reign of Nicholas I. The third part, "The Development of the Russian Orthodox Church," covers the period from the establishment of the Patriarchate of Moscow in 1589 to the reforms of Peter the Great in the early 18th century.

The fourth part, "Social and Economic Changes in Russia," covers the period from the reign of Ivan the Terrible to the reign of Alexander II. The fifth part, "The Intellectual and Cultural Life of Russia," covers the period from the reign of Peter the Great to the reign of Nicholas I. The sixth part, "The Russian Revolution," covers the period from the reign of Alexander II to the overthrow of the monarchy in 1917.

This volume of Readings in Russian Civilization is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of Russia. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major events and themes of this period, and it includes a wide variety of primary source readings that allow students to gain a firsthand understanding of the Russian experience.

Table of Contents

1. The Rise of the Romanov Dynasty
2. The Expansion of the Russian Empire
3. The Development of the Russian Orthodox Church
4. Social and Economic Changes in Russia
5. The Intellectual and Cultural Life of Russia
6. The Russian Revolution

Primary Source Readings

• The Testament of Peter the Great
• The Manifesto of Catherine the Great
• The Nikon Reforms
• The Code of Laws of 1649
• The Emancipation Manifesto of 1861
• The February Revolution of 1917
• The October Revolution of 1917

Further Reading

• A History of Russia by Nicholas Riasanovsky
• The Russian Empire: A Historical Encyclopedia by James Cracraft
• The Orthodox Church in Russia: A History by John Meyendorff
• Russian Society and Culture, 1861-1917 by Barbara Alpern Engel
• The Russian Revolution: A New History by Orlando Figes

Readings in Russian Civilization Volume III: Soviet Russia, 1917-1963 (Soviet Russia, 1917 - Present Book 3)

by Joseph K. Loughlin

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6869 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	343 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	709 pages
Item Weight	:	28.9 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.56 x 1.7 x 9.65 inches

FREE