The Shadow Of The Winter Palace: The Drift To Revolution 1825-1917
Author: Edward Crankshaw
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Clear splipcase over DJ. Minor tanning to front and back leaves. Pages yellowing. All text legible.
This compelling historical account chronicles the tumultuous century of Russian history that culminated in the 1917 revolution. It uncovers the intricate political machinations, social unrest, and intellectual currents that shaped the empire's destiny from the reign of Nicholas I through the final days of the Romanov dynasty. The narrative presents a vivid panorama of a society grappling with modernization, autocracy, and the burgeoning forces of change. It illustrates the gradual erosion of imperial authority and the escalating tensions that ultimately led to the collapse of an ancient regime, offering a profound analysis of the forces at play during this pivotal era.
Author: Edward Crankshaw
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Clear splipcase over DJ. Minor tanning to front and back leaves. Pages yellowing. All text legible.
This compelling historical account chronicles the tumultuous century of Russian history that culminated in the 1917 revolution. It uncovers the intricate political machinations, social unrest, and intellectual currents that shaped the empire's destiny from the reign of Nicholas I through the final days of the Romanov dynasty. The narrative presents a vivid panorama of a society grappling with modernization, autocracy, and the burgeoning forces of change. It illustrates the gradual erosion of imperial authority and the escalating tensions that ultimately led to the collapse of an ancient regime, offering a profound analysis of the forces at play during this pivotal era.
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Author: Edward Crankshaw
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Clear splipcase over DJ. Minor tanning to front and back leaves. Pages yellowing. All text legible.
This compelling historical account chronicles the tumultuous century of Russian history that culminated in the 1917 revolution. It uncovers the intricate political machinations, social unrest, and intellectual currents that shaped the empire's destiny from the reign of Nicholas I through the final days of the Romanov dynasty. The narrative presents a vivid panorama of a society grappling with modernization, autocracy, and the burgeoning forces of change. It illustrates the gradual erosion of imperial authority and the escalating tensions that ultimately led to the collapse of an ancient regime, offering a profound analysis of the forces at play during this pivotal era.
