ABSTRACT

Looks at the roots of what has been described as the most important political event in the history of the twentieth century, from the emancipation of the serfs in 1861 to the Bolshevik uprising in 1917.

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|9 pages

Autocracy and opposition

chapter 3|14 pages

Reform and reaction

chapter 4|12 pages

Rebellion and constitution

chapter 5|12 pages

War and revolution

chapter 6|10 pages

Interpretations and conclusions