MO5301
History of Imperial Russia 1815-1917
2016-2017
40
20
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2016-2017
SCOTCAT credits : 40
ECTS credits : 20
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
The decline of Imperial Russia is traced from the defeat of Napoleon, through periods of reaction and reform, the development of opposition movements from the Decemberists to the Bolsheviks,, to the collapse of Tsarism in February 1917. In addition to the study of underlying political, economic and social factors, intellectual and ideological developments are examined. Aspects of foreign policy are also considered.