Susanna Rabow-Edling, "The First Russian Revolution: The Decembrist Revolt Of 1825" (Reaktion Books, 2025)
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Was Alexander I Initially Seen as a Reformer?
Aaron asks whether Alexander I inspired reform hopes; Susanna says educated elites viewed him as liberal until about 1820, then grew disappointed.
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