Governing Tsarist Russia (European History in Perspective)
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: December 26, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780333717189
Subjects: European history: c 1750 to c 1900; Imperialism; History; History - General History; History: World; Europe - Russia & the Former Soviet Union; History / Russia (pre- & post-Soviet Union); Despotism; Politics and government; Russia
Description: The tsarist empire posed unique problems to its rulers. This book examines the challenges that faced them in terms of geography, culture, finance and military power. It analyzes the sources of the Russian Empire's strength and the reasons why the tsars were able to maintain their power for so long.