Political Reform in the Ottoman and Russian Empires: A Comparative Approach (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781474238564)

Throughout the 'long 19th century', the Ottoman and Russian empires shared a goal of destroying one another. Yet, they also shared a similar vision for imperial state renewal, with the goal of avoiding revolution, decline and isolation within Europe. Adrian Brisku explores how this path of renewal and reform manifested itself: forging new laws and institutions, opening up the economy to the outside world, and entering the European political community of imperial states.

Political Reform in the Ottoman and Russian Empires tackles the dilemma faced by both empires, namely how to bring about meaningful change without undermining the legal, political and economic status quo. The book offers a unique comparison of Ottoman and Russian politics of reform and their connection to the wider European politico-economic space.

Author: Adrian Brisku
ISBN-10: 1474238564
ISBN-13: 9781474238564
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 09/21/2017
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.00d