Absolutism and Ruling Class : The Formation of the Russian Political Order, 1700-1825 - John P. LeDonne

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Absolutism and Ruling Class

The Formation of the Russian Political Order, 1700-1825

By: John P. LeDonne

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Hardcover | 1 June 1997

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396 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24 x 2.54

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This book is the first comprehensive examination of the Russian ruling ©lite and its political institutions during an important period of state building, from the emergence of Russia on the stage of world politics around 1700 to the consolidation of its position after the victory over Napoleon. Western scholarship has focused on the great rulers of the period, Peter, Catherine, and Alexander, neglecting the lesser nobility on whose support these rulers relied. LeDonne not only gives a full chronological account of the development of bureaucratic, military, economic, and political institutions in Russia during this period, but also skilfully analyses the ways in which local agencies and the ruling classes exercised control and shared power with the absolute monarchs. The book will substantially revise scholars' views of the nature of political power in imperial Russia.

Industry Reviews

"LeDonne's painstaking work, based mainly on published primary sources, is an important contribution to the literature. In addition, his lucid chronological account of the various reforms of central and local government institutions, in Part Two of the book, is a useful review, of value to specialist and non-specialist alike."--European History Quarterly "Formidable....LeDonne's work is not only a fundamental contribution to the literature on Russian politics and administration, but will certainly critically influence analyses of the Imperial regime."--The Slavonic Review "Very informative and important....Highly recommended."--CHOICE "This is a large, formidable, and important book."--he Russian Review

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