Apostles Into Terrorists: Women And The Revolutionary Movement In The Russia Of Alexander Ii
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with minor wear on edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact.
Apostles into Terrorists is a meticulously researched work of European history that chronicles the remarkable and often overlooked role of women in Russia's 19th-century revolutionary movement. Vera Broido presents a compelling account of how idealistic young women — drawn from privileged backgrounds and inspired by radical philosophies — transformed themselves into committed revolutionaries during the reign of Tsar Alexander II. With scholarly authority and narrative clarity, the book details the personal sacrifices, political networks, and acts of resistance that defined this generation of female radicals, illuminating their pivotal contributions to the broader struggle against autocracy. Broido argues convincingly that these women were not peripheral figures but central actors whose courage and conviction shaped the course of Russian political history. A vital and engaging study, it uncovers the human stories behind one of history's most turbulent revolutionary periods.
Author: Vera Broido
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, London : Maurice Temple Smith
Genre: European history
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with minor wear on edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact.
Apostles into Terrorists is a meticulously researched work of European history that chronicles the remarkable and often overlooked role of women in Russia's 19th-century revolutionary movement. Vera Broido presents a compelling account of how idealistic young women — drawn from privileged backgrounds and inspired by radical philosophies — transformed themselves into committed revolutionaries during the reign of Tsar Alexander II. With scholarly authority and narrative clarity, the book details the personal sacrifices, political networks, and acts of resistance that defined this generation of female radicals, illuminating their pivotal contributions to the broader struggle against autocracy. Broido argues convincingly that these women were not peripheral figures but central actors whose courage and conviction shaped the course of Russian political history. A vital and engaging study, it uncovers the human stories behind one of history's most turbulent revolutionary periods.