The Time of Great Reforms. The Golden Age of the Russian State and Law

Having experienced the upheavals of the 18th century, the century of palace coups, Russia entered the 19th century ready for forthcoming changes. Russian emperors actively implemented reforms within the country and became key players on the international stage. The triumphant 19th century became a time of fateful events, great victories, and decisive reforms that prepared the flourishing of a vast empire. The book by the famous Russian legal scholar, Doctor of Law, Professor Pavel Krasheninnikov, «The Time of Great Reforms. The Golden Age of the Russian State and Law» covers the period from the accession to the throne of Emperor Alexander I in 1801 to the beginning of the reign of Emperor Alexander III in 1881. This edition is a continuation of the book «From Tribe to Empire. The Emergence of the Russian State and Law» and will introduce the reader to the eventful 19th century from the perspective of the development of the state and law. How the state mechanism operated, how legislative acts were adopted and enacted, how the Great Reforms, primarily the peasant and judicial reforms, were prepared and implemented — you will find answers to these and many other questions in this book and understand why these 80 years are called the Golden Age of the state and law in Russia. If you are interested in the history of Russia, the history of the state and law, and if you want to learn to see the connection between the development of jurisprudence and the strengthening of statehood, this edition will become an invaluable addition to your reading library.