audiobook A History of the Jews and Judaism in the Second Temple Period (vol. 1): The Persian Period (539-331BCE) (The Library of Second Temple Studies) by Lester L. Grabbe in History

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This new Seminar Study provides students with a rewarding introduction to nineteenth-century Russia. This period of Russian history is; of course; characterised by the flowering of an enormously rich intellectual and cultural life; the origins of which lie in the intelligentsia¿s opposition to autocratic rule. Here; Professor Offord introduces the reader to the period while focusing particularly on the rise of radicalism.The book opens with two scene-setting chapters: one looking at the political and social structure peculiar to Russia; and the second looking at the cultural and intellectual background. Then; within a chronological framework; the author examines all the great 'events' in the history of Russian radicalism - from the Decembrist Revolt in 1825; to the 'going to the people' in 1874; and the assassination of Alexander II in 1881. However; throughout the text sustained attention is given to the intellectual dimension of nineteenth-century Russian history. Professor Offord examines all the major schools of thought and looks in detail at all the great thinkers of the day; including Chaadaev; Belinsky; Herzen; Chernyshevsky; Bakunin and Tolstoy.This new book will provide essential reading for anyone studying nineteenth-century Russia. Lucid; accessible and immensely readable; it is a formidable achievement.