HIS 343L • History of Russia to 1917
9:30 AM-11:00 AM
This course examines the rise and fall of the Russian Empire from the time of Peter the Great (ruled 1689-
HIS 343L • History of Russia to 1917
9:30 AM-11:00 AM
This course examines the rise and fall of the Russian Empire from the time of Peter the Great (ruled 1689-1725) to the 1917 Revolution. We will explore Russia's rising prominence as a great power in Europe and in Eurasia as well as the internal weaknesses and fragmentation, which produced a powerful revolutionary movement and eventually led to the fall of the imperial government. Recurring th