Crime and Punishment in the Russian Revolution: Mob Justice and Police in Petrog

Description: Crime and Punishment in the Russian Revolution by Tsuyoshi Hasegawa Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Russians from all walks of life joyously celebrated the end of Nicholas IIs monarchy, but one year later, amid widespread civil strife and lawlessness, a fearful citizenry stayed out of sight. Tsuyoshi Hasegawa offers a new perspective on Russias revolutionary year through the lens of violent crime and its devastating effect on ordinary people. Publisher Description Russians from all walks of life poured into the streets of the imperial capital after the February Revolution of 1917, joyously celebrating the end of Tsar Nicholas IIs monarchy. One year later, with Lenins Bolsheviks now in power, Petrograds deserted streets presented a very different scene. No celebrations marked the Revolutions anniversary. Amid widespread civil strife and lawlessness, a fearful citizenry stayed out of sight.In Crime and Punishment in the Russian Revolution, Tsuyoshi Hasegawa offers a new perspective on Russias revolutionary year through the lens of violent crime and its devastating effect on ordinary people. When the Provisional Government assumed power after Nicholas IIs abdication, it set about instituting liberal reforms, including eliminating the tsars regular police. But dissolving this much-hated yet efficient police force and replacing it with a new municipal police led rapidly to the breakdown of order and services. Amid the chaos, crime flourished. Gangs of criminals, deserters, and hooligans brazenly roamed the streets. Mass prison escapes became common. And vigilantism spread widely as ordinary citizens felt compelled to take the law into their own hands, often meting out mob justice on suspected wrongdoers.The Bolsheviks swept into power in the October Revolution but had no practical plans to reestablish order. As crime continued to escalate and violent alcohol riots almost drowned the revolutionary regime, they redefined it as "counterrevolutionary activity," to be dealt with by the secret police, whose harshly repressive, extralegal means of enforcement helped pave the way for a Communist dictatorship. Author Biography Tsuyoshi Hasegawa is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Details ISBN 0674972066 ISBN-13 9780674972063 Title Crime and Punishment in the Russian Revolution Author Tsuyoshi Hasegawa Format Hardcover Year 2017 Pages 368 Publisher Harvard University Press GE_Item_ID:117223940; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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