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Russia under the Old Regime

Russia under the Old Regime

HistoryPolitics & Society
Pages
360
Published
1984
Language
English

Synopsis

Richard Pipes provides a comprehensive examination of Russia's political and social structures before the 1917 revolution. This book explores the evolution of the Russian state, the role of the House of Romanov, and the forces that shaped the empire from 1613 to 1917. It offers a detailed look at the institutions and ideologies that defined Russia under the old regime.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

History Politics & Society

Authors

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Richard Pipes

Richard Edgar Pipes (July 11, 1923 – May 17, 2018) was a Polish American academic who specialized in Russian history, particularly with respect to the Soviet Union, who espoused a strong anti-communist point of view throughout his career. In 1976 he headed Team B, a team of analysts organized by the Central Intelligence Agency who analyzed the strategic capacities and goals of the Soviet military and political leadership. Pipes was the father of American historian and expert on American foreign...