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Access To History: Russia 1815-1881, 2nd Edition

Russell Sherman


Paperback
£12.99

ISBN: 9780340758403
ISBN-10: 0340758406
Published: 31/07/2002
Extent: 144 pages
Series: Access to History


 
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Summary:
Reaction and reform in nineteenth-century Russia is the focus for this second edition. Incorporating the latest historical interpretations, the book highlights the problems faced by those who endeavoured to modernise and restructure the Russian state, and examines why they were frequently characterised as repressors rather than reformers.


  • The revised study guides fully reflect the AS and A level specifications, and include advice on tackling source-based, structured and essay questions.
  • Contains the latest historical interpretations of themes and issues.
  • Features include: points to consider, key issues and key dates.


Table of Contents:
1. Russia in 1815
2. Alexander I 1808-25
3. Nicholas I 1825-55
4. The emancipation of the serfs
5. The reforming tsar
6. Reactions to reform
7. Russian foreign policy: From Vienna to the Congress of Berlin


Reviews:

Overall, this volume represents excellent value for money. It provides comprehensive coverage of the three tsars of the period, and the interactive text prompts the reader to ask questions and analyse the information presented. It provides helpful guidance in ansewring essay-based questions.
The Lecturer

This is a very readable account of this turbulent and progressive time of Russian history. Like all Access to History books, it is a well laid out and easy to follow text...Overall this is a useful little text for pupils studying this topic.
SATH Resources Review


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