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- The Lena Goldfields Massacre and the Crisis of the Late Tsarist State
- Book
- 2006
- Published by: Texas A&M University Press
- Series: Eugenia & Hugh M. Stewart '26 Series on Eastern Europe
summary
In 1912 a thin line of Russian soldiers, confronted by a large crowd of gold miners on strike for several weeks, reacted with fear and anger. At their officers’ orders, they opened fire, shooting five hundred unarmed protestors. The event reverberated across Russia.
The Lena goldfields massacre can be viewed from several distinct viewpoints, each presenting a contrasting story. Author Michael Melancon avoids prematurely picking a “right” way of looking at the massacre. Instead, he explores all aspects of the incident, from the despair of the miners at the poor conditions they faced, to the calculations and priorities of the mining entrepreneurs and state officials, and even the rationale of the soldiers who pulled the triggers.
The Lena Goldfields Massacre and the Crisis of the Late Tsarist State will appeal to anyone interested in labor relations, in revolutionary movements, and in transitions associated with modernization. Its comparative framework will be helpful for generalists and Europeanists. It will also provide food for thought for those who seek a carefully researched examination of Russian society during the early twentieth century.
Table of Contents
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- List of Illustrations
- p. vii
- Acknowledgments
- p. xi
- Introduction
- pp. 3-8
- Conclusion
- pp. 185-195
- Appendix A
- pp. 197-199
- Appendix B
- pp. 201-202
- Bibliography
- pp. 223-232
- Image plates
- pp. 239-246
Additional Information
ISBN
9781603445511
Related ISBN(s)
9781585445080
MARC Record
OCLC
654515885
Pages
264
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No