Imperial Russia's Jewish Question, 1855-1881

by John Doyle Klier

Book Overview

The reform era in Russia (1855-1881) witnessed the emancipation of the serfs, economic and social change, the reform of all imperial institutions, and the growth of national identity among Russians and the Empire's expanding Jewish population. Consequently, the 'Jewish Question' became one of most hotly debated topics in Russia. Attitudes toward the Jews which evolved during this period persisted up to the Revolution and beyond. This book, based on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521023815
• ISBN13: 9780521023818
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"