'Clearly and well written, scholarly and accurate.' - John Gooding, University of Edinburgh, UK'Admirably clear and concise.' - Murray Frame, University of Dundee, UK

• Preface to the second edition, Preface to the third edition, Notes and acknowledgements, Chronological table of events, Map: Russian Empire: late 19th and early 20th centuries 1 Introduction 2 Autocracy and opposition 3 Reform and reaction 4 Rebellion and constitution 5 War and the February Revolution 6 Dual power and the October Revolution 7 Interpretations and conclusions

'Clearly and well written, scholarly and accurate.' - John Gooding, University of Edinburgh, UK'Admirably clear and concise.' - Murray Frame, University of Dundee, UK

• Preface to the second edition, Preface to the third edition, Notes and acknowledgements, Chronological table of events, Map: Russian Empire: late 19th and early 20th centuries 1 Introduction 2 Autocracy and opposition 3 Reform and reaction 4 Rebellion and constitution 5 War and the February Revolution 6 Dual power and the October Revolution 7 Interpretations and conclusions

'Clearly and well written, scholarly and accurate.' - John Gooding, University of Edinburgh, UK'Admirably clear and concise.' - Murray Frame, University of Dundee, UK

• Preface to the second edition, Preface to the third edition, Notes and acknowledgements, Chronological table of events, Map: Russian Empire: late 19th and early 20th centuries 1 Introduction 2 Autocracy and opposition 3 Reform and reaction 4 Rebellion and constitution 5 War and the February Revolution 6 Dual power and the October Revolution 7 Interpretations and conclusions