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Russias First Civil War: The Time of Troubles and the Founding of the Romanov Dynasty,Used
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The Time of Troubles was a period of great upheaval in Russian history. It began when the ancient ruling dynasty died out in 1598 and Boris Godunov defeated rival boyars to become the tsar. For more than a decade thereafter, Russia was plagued by dynastic struggle, devastating famine, widespread uprisings, and invasion by Polish and Swedish armies. The Time of Troubles finally ended in 1613 with the establishment of the Romanovs as the ruling dynasty. Russia's state crisis had been so severe that it nearly destroyed the country and seriously delayed its emergence as a great power. Ever since then the Time of Troubles has occupied a unique place in Russia's collective memory.Russia's First Civil War is the first major postMarxist reassessment of the Time of Troubles and the first detailed study of that tragic era in English. Historians have long misinterpreted popular uprisings during the Times of Troubles as the first social revolution of the Russian masses against serfdom. Dunning overturns this view and demonstrates that at the heart of the 'Troubles' was a long and extremely violent civil war that divided Russian society vertically instead of horizontally. He shows that serfs did not actively participate in the civil war and that the abolition of serfdom was never a rebel goal. Instead, most rebels were petty gentry, professional soldiers, townsmen, and cossacks who were united in fierce opposition to tsars they believed to be illegitimate usurpers.Based upon exhaustive research, Russia's First Civil War is a masterful mix of social and military history, firmly placing the Time of Troubles in the context of the waves of wars and rebellions that swept through early modern Europe and Asia.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Russia’s First Civil War'? A: 'Russia’s First Civil War' primarily examines the Time of Troubles in Russian history, detailing the dynastic struggles, social upheaval, and the establishment of the Romanov Dynasty.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Chester S. L. Dunning, a historian known for his research on Russian history.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the Time of Troubles, a tumultuous period in Russia from 1598 to 1613, marked by a civil war, famine, and foreign invasions.
- Q: How many pages does 'Russia’s First Civil War' have? A: 'Russia’s First Civil War' contains 672 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Russia’s First Civil War' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is published as a First Edition, indicating it is the initial release of this particular work.
- Q: When was 'Russia’s First Civil War' published? A: 'Russia’s First Civil War' was published in February 2001.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Russian history? A: While the book is well-researched, it may be more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge of Russian history due to its academic depth.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of civil war, social stratification, and the historical context of the Time of Troubles in relation to early modern Europe.
- Q: What makes this book different from other works on the Time of Troubles? A: 'Russia’s First Civil War' is noted for its post-Marxist reassessment of the Time of Troubles, challenging previous interpretations of popular uprisings during this period.