DOC An Amulet of Greek Earth: Generations of Immigrant Folk Culture by Helen Papanikolas in History

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This is a concise history of the Revolution of 1905; a critical juncture in the history of Russia when several possible paths were opened up for the country. By the end of that year; virtually every social group had become active in the opposition to the autocracy; which was on the verge of collapse. Only the promise of reform; in particular the formation of a parliament (Duma) that would participate in governing the country; enabled to old order to survive. For some eighteen months the opposition and the Tsarist regime continued to struggle for supremacy; and only in June 1907 did the government reassert its authority. It drastically changed the relatively liberal electoral law; depriving many citizens of the vote. Although the revolution was now over; some institutional changes remained intact. Most notably; Russia retained an elected legislature and political parties speaking for various social and economic interests. As a result; the autocratic system of rule was undermined; and the fate of the political and social order remained uncertain.