A Life under Russian Serfdom - The Memoirs of Savva Dmitrievich Purlevskii, 1800-68 (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)

This is a translation of one of very few Russian serfs' memoirs. Savva Purlevskii recollects his life in Russian serfdom and life of his grandparents, parents, and fellow villagers. He describes family and communal life and the serfs' daily interaction with landlords and authorities. Purlevskii came from an initially prosperous family that later became impoverished. Early in his childhood, he lost his father. Purlevskii did not have a chance to gain a formal education. He lived under serfdom until 1831 when at the age of 30 he escaped his servitude.Gorshkov's introduction provides some basic knowledge about Russian serfdom and draws upon the most recent scholarship. Notes provide references and general information about events, places and people mentioned in the memoirs.

General

Imprint:	Central European University Press
Country of origin:	Hungary
Release date:	2005
First published:	2005
Editors:	Boris B Gorshkov (Assistant Professor of History)
Dimensions:	229 x 155 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	128
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-963-7326-15-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
LSN:	963-7326-15-4
Barcode:	9789637326158

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