Soviet Historians and the Study of Russian Imperialism

Content

Preface ix

Introduction 1

1. Origins of the Debate 8

2. Politicization of the Historical Profession 15

3. Stalinist Control of History 23

4. Revival of Debate 29

5. Recent Conflicts 39

6. Conclusions 42

Appendix: "Imperialism in Russia" by M. Ia. Gefter 46

Notes 54

Bibliographical Note 60