Length25h 59m
About this audiobook
In "Russia," Donald Mackenzie Wallace offers a comprehensive exploration of the Russian Empire during the 19th century, meticulously detailing its political, social, and cultural dimensions. Through a blend of narrative and empirical analysis, Wallace employs a critical yet accessible literary style that invites readers to immerse themselves in the complexities of Russian life. The book is contextualized within a period of significant transformation, capturing the tensions between modernization and tradition, as well as the diverse ethnicities that shape the Russian identity. Wallace's keen observations draw from extensive travel and firsthand experiences, enriching the text's authenticity and depth. Donald Mackenzie Wallace, a Scottish travel writer and historian, possessed a profound interest in Eastern Europe, which informed his understanding of Russia. His previous works and extensive travels throughout the region equipped him with unique insights that underscore the intricate socio-political fabric of Russia. Drawing upon his encounters and interactions, Wallace showcases an ability to convey not only facts but also the spirit of a nation undergoing profound changes. Readers seeking a nuanced perspective on Russia will find in Wallace's work an invaluable resource that bridges historical accounts with literary narrative. "Russia" invites historians, students, and general readers alike to engage with a critical period in Russia's past, fostering a deeper appreciation for the country's enduring legacy in global history.
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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (46)
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GenreHistory
Length25 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2IN THE NORTHERN FORESTS
3VOLUNTARY EXILE
4THE VILLAGE PRIEST
5A MEDICAL CONSULTATION
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6A PEASANT FAMILY OF THE OLD TYPE
7THE PEASANTRY OF THE NORTH
8THE MIR, OR VILLAGE COMMUNITY
9CHAPTER IX
10FINNISH AND TARTAR VILLAGES
11LORD NOVGOROD THE GREAT
12THE TOWNS AND THE MERCANTILE CLASSES
13THE PASTORAL TRIBES OF THE STEPPE
14THE MONGOL DOMINATION
15THE COSSACKS
16FOREIGN COLONISTS ON THE STEPPE
17AMONG THE HERETICS
18THE DISSENTERS
19CHURCH AND STATE
20THE NOBLESSE
21LANDED PROPRIETORS OF THE OLD SCHOOL
22PROPRIETORS OF THE MODERN SCHOOL
23SOCIAL CLASSES
24THE IMPERIAL ADMINISTRATION AND THE OFFICIALS
25MOSCOW AND THE SLAVOPHILS
26ST. PETERSBURG AND EUROPEAN INFLUENCE
27THE CRIMEAN WAR AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
28THE SERFS
29THE EMANCIPATION OF THE SERFS
30THE LANDED PROPRIETORS SINCE THE EMANCIPATION
31THE EMANCIPATED PEASANTRY
32THE ZEMSTVO AND THE LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
33THE NEW LAW COURTS
34REVOLUTIONARY NIHILISM AND THE REACTION
35SOCIALIST PROPAGANDA, REVOLUTIONARY AGITATION, AND TERRORISM
36INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS AND THE PROLETARIAT
37THE REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT IN ITS LATEST PHASE
38TERRITORIAL EXPANSION AND FOREIGN POLICY
39THE PRESENT SITUATION
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