Michael Speransky statesman of imperial Russia, 1772-1839 / [[Book] :]
Statesman of imperial Russia, 1772-1839.
Marc Raeff.
- Hague : M. Nijhoff, 1957.
- viii, 387 p. : port. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [368]-375) and index.
Introduction -- The beginnings -- The "Constitutionalism" of Emperor Alexander I -- Administrative activities 1802-1812 -- Reform of Russia's finances and Central Administration -- Plans of reform -- Disgrace and exile -- Philosophical views and political theory -- Governing Russia's provinces -- Projects for reforming the Provincial Administration -- An unpleasant interlude-Speransky and the Decembrists -- Codifying Russian Law -- Last years-conclusion.