A Social History of the Russian Empire 1650-1825This survey of the social history of Russia covers the subject from before Peter the Great through to Napoleon. A key theme is how far the state managed to shape Russian society, through its many centralizing policies. |
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structure and composition | 28 |
Rights and obligations | 52 |
Social institutions | 77 |
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