What a line-up of authors - anyone who is anyone studying Tsarist Russia is in this book. Chapters focus on the role of the Tsar, the Constitution, The Okhrana, Culture, Workers, Peasants, Revolutionaries, and Russia's place in the world. This book is a treasure trove for teachers wanting to update their subject knowledge of the period, as well as Sixth Form students, especially A2, wanting to know the latest interpretations and historians' views. The text may be a little difficult in places for Sixth Formers, but able students will be suitably rewarded. Definately worth a place in the departmental library if you study the topic at A Level.