Description
A historical exploration of Russians' marital, household and domestic arrangements and the expectations associated with them over the course of three centuries.
About the Author
Barbara Alpern Engel is Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Colorado, USA. She is the author of numerous books, including Russia in World History (2015; with Janet Martin), Women in Russia: 1700-2000 (2004) and Breaking the Ties that Bound: The Politics of Marital Strife in Late Imperial Russia (2011). She is also the editor of the four-volume Encyclopedia of Women in World History (2008).
Reviews
Combining the personal with the political, Barbara Engel richly illustrates this history of marriage, intimacy, and family life with poignant voices from individual lives. Every page brings new reading pleasure, and Engel imbues this story with a keen sense of change over time. * Diane Koenker, Professor of Russian and Soviet History, UCL, UK *
A brilliant demonstration of the central importance of family and gender relations to the course of Russian history over more than 300 years. In lucid prose, replete with sharp insights and vivid personal stories, based on archival sources, as well as the latest research, the book offers both an introduction to the field and a thoughtful interpretation of its subject. A must read for both students and teachers. * Laura Engelstein, Henry S. McNeil Professor Emerita of Russia History, Yale University, USA *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350014466
Author Professor Barbara Alpern Engel
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 444g