The Decembrist Movement (Russian Civilization Series)

x, [2], 180 pp. A history of the Decembrist Movement in early 19th century Russia, which attempted to block Nicholas I's ascension as tsar. Contents include: The Decembrists; Critique of Conditions and Fermentation of Minds; Hopes and First Steps Toward Organization; The Northern Society; The Southern Society; The Society of United Slavs; Investigation, Trial, Execution; Bibliography.