The Revolution of 1905: A Short History / Edition 1

by Abraham Ascher

Overview

This is a concise history of the Revolution of 1905, a critical juncture in the history of Russia when several possible paths were opened up for the country. By the end of that year, virtually every social group had become active in the opposition to the autocracy, which was on the verge of collapse. Only the promise of reform, in particular the formation of a parliament (Duma) that would participate in governing the country, enabled to old order to survive. For some eighteen months the opposition and the Tsarist regime continued to struggle for supremacy, and only in June 1907 did the government reassert its authority. It drastically changed the relatively liberal electoral law, depriving many citizens of the vote. Although the revolution was now over, some institutional changes remained intact. Most notably, Russia retained an elected legislature and political parties speaking for various social and economic interests. As a result, the autocratic system of rule was undermined, and the fate of the political and social order remained uncertain.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780804747196
Publisher:	Stanford University Press
Publication date:	06/02/2004
Edition description:	1
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Abraham Ascher is Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Graduate Center, City University of New York. His recent works include The Revolution of 1905: Russia in Disarray (Stanford, 1988), The Revolution of 1905: Authority Restored (Stanford, 1992), and P. A. Stolypin: The Search for Stability in Late Imperial Russia (Stanford, 2000).

Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
1.	The Old Regime Under Siege	1
2.	The Assault on Authority	39
3.	The General Strike	67
4.	The Days of Liberty and Armed Uprising	90
5.	Implementing Reform	112
6.	The Duma	131
7.	A New Government Takes Command	160
8.	Coup d'Etat	187
	Conclusion	211
	Suggested Reading	219
	Index	223

Editorial Reviews

"The study is full of perceptive assessments on the main events, trends and themes of the revolution and is the best introduction to 1905 available."

SEER

"The study is full of perceptive assessments on the main events, trends and themes of the revolution and is the best introduction to 1905 available."—SEER

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