Description
Nineteenth-century commentators often claimed that Russia burned to the ground every thirty years. In an empire whose cities were built of wood, firefighters had a visible presence throughout Russia's urban centres and became politically active across the country. Democracy Burning? studies the political, cultural, and social values of volunteer firefighters and reveals the ways in which their public organizations cooperated with the authoritarian state.
The history of Russia's urban fire departments and the authoritarian elements of a growing public sphere
About the Author
Nigel A. Raab is a professor of Russian history at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Book Information
ISBN 9780773537798
Author Nigel Raab
Format Hardback
Page Count 270
Imprint McGill-Queen's University Press
Publisher McGill-Queen's University Press
The history of Russia's urban fire departments and the authoritarian elements of a growing public sphere
About the Author
Nigel A. Raab is a professor of Russian history at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Book Information
ISBN 9780773537798
Author Nigel Raab
Format Hardback
Page Count 270
Imprint McGill-Queen's University Press
Publisher McGill-Queen's University Press
