Longman Companion to Imperial Russia, 1689-1917 by David Longley - 9781138425255

Taylor & Francis

This study on Imperial Russia covers topics as diverse as: central government; foreign policy; the revolutionary movement; music, art and literature; religion and the Church; education; the peasantry; and the different nationalities of the Russian Empire. > This is the first book of its kind to draw together information on the major events in Russian history from 1695 to 1917 - covering the eventful period from the accession of Peter the Great to the fall of Nicholas II. Not only is a vast amount of material on key events and topics brought together, but the book also contains fascinating background material to convey the reality of life in the period. > ContentsPrefaceList of AbbreviationsList of MapsSECTION ONE: lntemaJ Politics1.1 CENTRAL GOVERNMENT AND GENERAL1.1.1 The Romanov Dynasty, 1613- 1917 281.1.2 The Table of Ranks 291.1.3 Chairmen of the Committee of Ministers 311.1.4 Chairmen of the Council of Ministers 311.1.5 Ministers of the Interior 311.1.6 Ministers of J ustix