Michael Speransky. Statesman of Imperial Russia, 1772–1839 - Marc Raeff

CONTENTS

Introduction V

Acknowledgments X

I. The Beginnings 1

11. The "Constitutionalism" of Emperor Alexander I 29
    III. Administrative Activities 1802-1812 49
    IV. Reform of Russia's Finances and Central Administration 82
    V. Plans of Reform 119
    VI. Disgrace and Exile 170
    VII. Philosophical Views and Political Theory 204

VIII. Governing Russia's Provinces 228

IX. Projects for Reforming the Provincial Administration 280

X. An Unpleasant Interlude - Speran~ky and the Decembrists 308

XI. Codifying Russian Law 320

XII. Last Years - Conclusion

Bibliography

Appendix

Indices

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