Fighting Words: Imperial Censorship and the Russian Press, 1804?1906 / Edition 1

by Charles A Ruud

Overview

First published in 1982, Fighting Words focuses on the most common form of censorship in Imperial Russia: the governmental system that screened written works before or after publication to determine their acceptability.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442610248
Publisher:	University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Publication date:	09/14/2009
Edition description:	With a New Introduction
Pages:	330
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Charles A. Ruud is professor emeritus in the Department of History at the University of Western Ontario.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction to the 2009 Edition

Introduction

1 The European Pattern and the Beginnings of Russian Censorship
2 The Early Administrative System and the Rise of Mysticism, 1801-17
3 Golitsyn's Fall and the Decline of Mysticism
4 Nicholas I's Censorship Innovations, 1825-32
5 Censorship and the New Journalism, 1832-48
6 A System under Siege, 1848-55
7 Confused Steps towards Reform, 1855-61
8 The Dilemmas of Liberal Censorship, 1862-63
9 The Reform of 6 April 1865
10 The First Year of the Reformed System, 1865-66
11 Control of Press Freedom: Warnings, Court Cases, and Libel Laws, 1867-89
12 Censorship, Repression, and the Emergence of a 'European' Press, 1869-89
13 The Last Years of the Administrative System, 1889-1906
14 Autocracy and the Press: The Historical Conflict

Appendix 1 Regulations on the Press, 6 April 1865

Appendix 2 Tables

Notes

Bibliography

Index

What People are Saying About This

'Fighting Words is the best study by far of the legal and political aspects of censorship in the Russian Empire. Charles A. Ruud brings detail, rigour, and legal expertise to his subject, and all students of Russian literature and history should be familiar with this book. The new introduction brings the book up to date on several key issues.'

William Mills Todd III

'Fighting Words is the best study by far of the legal and political aspects of censorship in the Russian Empire. Charles A. Ruud brings detail, rigour, and legal expertise to his subject, and all students of Russian literature and history should be familiar with this book. The new introduction brings the book up to date on several key issues.'

Editorial Reviews

'Fighting Words is an intelligent, unpretentious, and compact monograph, and scholars dealing with Imperial Russia will find it helpful ... Fighting Words is thoroughly documented, well written, and carefully researched. Students of the period will use it often and with confidence for some time to come.'

Russian Review - Abbott Gleason