The Octobrists In The Third Duma, 1907-1912
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A scholarly work of Russian political history, The Octobrists in the Third Duma, 1907–1912 chronicles the rise and role of the Octobrist Party — a moderate constitutional movement — within the legislative chamber of late Imperial Russia. Ben-Cion Pinchuk presents a detailed analysis of the party's parliamentary activities, ideological tensions, and its attempts to navigate the turbulent political landscape between the 1905 Revolution and the outbreak of World War I. The work argues that the Octobrists occupied a critical yet ultimately fragile position in Russian politics, caught between the autocratic pressures of the Tsarist regime and the demands of a reforming society. Written with academic rigour, the book illuminates the structural contradictions of constitutional politics under Nicholas II and offers essential insight into why Russia's experiment with parliamentary governance faltered so dramatically.
Author: Ben-Cion Pinchuk
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, University of Washington Press
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: dust jacket in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Previous owner. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A scholarly work of Russian political history, The Octobrists in the Third Duma, 1907–1912 chronicles the rise and role of the Octobrist Party — a moderate constitutional movement — within the legislative chamber of late Imperial Russia. Ben-Cion Pinchuk presents a detailed analysis of the party's parliamentary activities, ideological tensions, and its attempts to navigate the turbulent political landscape between the 1905 Revolution and the outbreak of World War I. The work argues that the Octobrists occupied a critical yet ultimately fragile position in Russian politics, caught between the autocratic pressures of the Tsarist regime and the demands of a reforming society. Written with academic rigour, the book illuminates the structural contradictions of constitutional politics under Nicholas II and offers essential insight into why Russia's experiment with parliamentary governance faltered so dramatically.