The Abolition of Serfdom in Russia, 1762-1907 by David Moon is an introductory style text to this change in Russian life. The first three quarters of the book is laid out in thematic essays describing different parts of the process from the 16th century through the elimination of Serfdom in the 19th and 20th Century's. The various pressures for change from within Russia and without are described. The complex bureaucratic system created to achieve the emancipation is analyzed as well as the eventual outcomes.
There are 40 pages of translated documents that nicely support the text. There's also a further reading, glossary and who's who section, which contains thumbnail biographies of important players. An excellent introduction to this interesting topic in Russian history.
Recommended!
Is available through Abebooks.
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