""Russia"" is a comprehensive book by Donald Mackenzie Wallace that explores the history, culture, and politics of Russia. The book is divided into three parts: the first part covers the geography, climate, and natural resources of Russia, while the second part delves into the country's history from the earliest times to the present day. The third and final part of the book looks at the social and political structure of Russia, including its government, economy, and society.The author provides an in-depth analysis of the Russian people, their customs, and their way of life. He also examines the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in shaping the country's culture and identity. Wallace's writing is clear and concise, making it easy for readers to follow along and understand the complex history and politics of Russia.Overall, ""Russia"" is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the history and culture of one of the world's most fascinating countries. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Russia's past and present, and offers valuable insights into the country's unique identity and place in the world.The Zaporovian Commonwealth has been compared sometimes to ancient Sparta, and sometimes to the mediaeval Military Orders, but it had in reality quite a different character. In Sparta the nobles kept in subjection a large population of slaves, and were themselves constantly under the severe discipline of the magistrates. These Cossacks of the Dnieper, on the contrary, lived by fishing, hunting, and marauding, and knew nothing of discipline, except in time of war. Amongst all the inhabitants of the Setch--so the fortified camp was called--there reigned the most perfect equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• RUSSIA
• Copyright 1905
• Contents
• PREFACE
• CHAPTER I
  • TRAVELLING IN RUSSIA
• CHAPTER II
  • IN THE NORTHERN FORESTS
• CHAPTER III
  • VOLUNTARY EXILE
• CHAPTER IV
  • THE VILLAGE PRIEST
• CHAPTER V
  • A MEDICAL CONSULTATION
• CHAPTER VI
  • A PEASANT FAMILY OF THE OLD TYPE
• CHAPTER VII
  • THE PEASANTRY OF THE NORTH
• CHAPTER VIII
  • THE MIR, OR VILLAGE COMMUNITY
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
  • FINNISH AND TARTAR VILLAGES
• CHAPTER XI
  • LORD NOVGOROD THE GREAT
• CHAPTER XII
  • THE TOWNS AND THE MERCANTILE CLASSES
• CHAPTER XIII
  • THE PASTORAL TRIBES OF THE STEPPE
• CHAPTER XIV
  • THE MONGOL DOMINATION
• CHAPTER XV
  • THE COSSACKS
• CHAPTER XVI
  • FOREIGN COLONISTS ON THE STEPPE
• CHAPTER XVII
  • AMONG THE HERETICS
• CHAPTER XVIII
  • THE DISSENTERS
• CHAPTER XIX
  • CHURCH AND STATE
• CHAPTER XX
  • THE NOBLESSE
• CHAPTER XXI
  • LANDED PROPRIETORS OF THE OLD SCHOOL
• CHAPTER XXII
  • PROPRIETORS OF THE MODERN SCHOOL
• CHAPTER XXIII
  • SOCIAL CLASSES
• CHAPTER XXIV
  • THE IMPERIAL ADMINISTRATION AND THE OFFICIALS
• CHAPTER XXV
  • MOSCOW AND THE SLAVOPHILS
• CHAPTER XXVI
  • ST. PETERSBURG AND EUROPEAN INFLUENCE
• CHAPTER XXVII
  • THE CRIMEAN WAR AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
• CHAPTER XXVIII
  • THE SERFS
• CHAPTER XXIX
  • THE EMANCIPATION OF THE SERFS
• CHAPTER XXX
  • THE LANDED PROPRIETORS SINCE THE EMANCIPATION
• CHAPTER XXXI
  • THE EMANCIPATED PEASANTRY
• CHAPTER XXXII
  • THE ZEMSTVO AND THE LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
• CHAPTER XXXIII
  • THE NEW LAW COURTS
• CHAPTER XXXIV
  • REVOLUTIONARY NIHILISM AND THE REACTION
• CHAPTER XXXV
  • SOCIALIST PROPAGANDA, REVOLUTIONARY AGITATION, AND TERRORISM
• CHAPTER XXXVI
  • INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS AND THE PROLETARIAT
• CHAPTER XXXVII
  • THE REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT IN ITS LATEST PHASE
• CHAPTER XXXVIII
  • TERRITORIAL EXPANSION AND FOREIGN POLICY
• CHAPTER XXXIX
  • THE PRESENT SITUATION
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