Title: Governing Tsarist Russia (European History in Perspective)
First published: December 26, 2007
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.
Subjects: Politics and government, Despotism, Russia (federation), history, Imperialism, Russia (federation), politics and government