Russia in the European Context, 1789–1914: A Member of the Family

McCaffray, S.; Melancon, M.

This volume surveys Nineteenth-century Russian society and economy and finds that Russian institutions, practices and ideas fit the general European pattern for that period of rapid change. Even apparently distinctive Russian features deepen our understanding of 'Europeaness'. In the Nineteenth-century there were still many different ways to be European, and excessive generalization based on the experiences of one or two countries obscures the great diversity that still characterized European civilization. Moreover, these essays bring to light several points at which Russian legislation and thinking provided models and examples for others to follow. The authors focus on key elements of how Russians envisaged and constructed their economy and society. This is an important contribution that increases understanding of Russian history at a time when Russia's relationship with the 'West' is again debated.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2005-06-15

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403968555

DOI: 10.1057/9781403982261

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 238