Women in Russia, 17002000
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: October 13, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780521802703
Subjects: European history: c 1750 to c 1900; Social history; Women's studies; 20th century; c 1700 to c 1800; c 1800 to c 1900; Russia (Federation); History - General History; Social Science; History: World; Russia; Soviet Union; Europe - Russia & the Former Soviet Union; Women's Studies - General; History / Renaissance; History; Europe - General; Women
First sentence: This book begins with dramatic changes - in some ways a revolution - initiated from above by Tsar Peter the Great (1689-1725) that eventually transformed the existence of almost everyone, women and men alike.