Between Two Revolutions

Between Two Revolutions

Peter Waldron

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2022
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781032128450

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This book, first published in 1998, examines a key period of Russian history, between the success of the autocracy in retaining power in the 1905 Revolution and the Tsar’s defeat in 1917. Focusing on Stolypin, Prime Minister between 1906-11, the study explores tsarism’s final attempt to reform Russia.

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