The Emancipation of the Serfs in Russia: Peace Arbitrators and the Development o

Description: The Emancipation of the Serfs in Russia by Roxanne Easley In the wake of the disastrous Crimean War, the Russian autocracy completely renovated its most basic social, political and economic systems by emancipating 23 million privately-owned serfs. This book examines the emancipation, describing how the reforms were instituted in practice, and exploring the profound implications for Russian politics and society. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the wake of the disastrous Crimean War, the Russian autocracy completely renovated its most basic social, political and economic systems by emancipating some 23 million privately-owned serfs. This had enormous consequences for all aspects of Russian life, and profound effects on the course of Russian history. This book examines the emancipation of the serfs, focusing on the mechanisms used to enact the reforms and the implications for Russian politics and society in the long term. Because the autocracy lacked the necessary resources for the reform, it created new institutions with real powers and autonomy, particularly the mirovoi posrednik, or peace arbitrator. The results of this strategy differed in practice from the authorities original intentions. The new institutions invigorated Russian political life, introduced norms that challenged centuries-old customs and traditions, and fostered a nascent civil society, allowing Russia to follow the basic trajectory of Western European socio-political development. Author Biography Roxanne Easley is associate professor of history at Central Washington University. She has published articles in Slavic Review and Tolstoy Studies Journal on political culture during the Russian Great Reforms. She is presently preparing a manuscript on people of mixed ethnic heritage in Russian America. Table of Contents List of Tables Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Gamble on the Peace Arbitrator 3. Appointment of the Peace Arbitrators 4. The Peace Arbitrators in the Field 5. The Peace Arbitrators and Public Opinion 6. Conclusion: Beyond the Peace Arbitrator Bibliography Review "This is an impressive examination of a neglected institution that Easley demonstrates played a seminal role in forging civil society in late imperial Russia." - Mary Schaeffer Conroy, Slavic Review, Vol. 68 No. 4 (Winter 2009) Details ISBN0415674867 Author Roxanne Easley Short Title EMANCIPATION OF THE SERFS IN R Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 0415674867 ISBN-13 9780415674867 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Imprint Routledge Subtitle Peace Arbitrators and the Development of Civil Society Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series BASEES/Routledge Series on Russian and East European Studies Affiliation Central Washington University, USA Publication Date 2011-05-17 Illustrations 10 Tables, black and white UK Release Date 2011-05-17 AU Release Date 2011-05-17 NZ Release Date 2011-05-17 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternative 9780415776394 DEWEY 306.3650947 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134426661;

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