Political reform in the Ottoman and Russian empires : a comparative approach / Adrian Brisku.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brisku, Adrian, author.

Series:

New directions in religion and literature.

New directions in religion and literature

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Russia--Politics and government--1801-1917.

Russia.

Turkey--History--Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918.

Turkey.

Turkey--Politics and government--19th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (266 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2017.

Summary:

"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."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Men versus institutions : law and religion

Quests for fundamental change : "True monarchy" and the "Holy alliance"

"Alternation and complete renewal of ancient custom?" : an unattainable pledge

Managing the future : from law to political economy and political representation

Empire and progress

A constitutional empire

Epilogue, from reform to revolution : imperial core in turmoil.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781474238557

1474238556

9781474238533

147423853X

9781474238540

1474238548

OCLC:

999642927