Mark Lawrence Schrad
Vodka Politics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190468811
- author:
- Mark Lawrence Schrad
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 2.5 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Russia, Mark Lawrence Schrad,Vodka Politics,Oxford University Press,0190468815,Regional History,History,History - General History,History: World,Russia - History,Beverages - Wine & Spirits,COOKING / Beverages / Wine & Spirits,Cooking
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Vodka Politics: Alcohol, Autocracy, and the Secret History of the Russian State By Mark Lawrence Schrad The role of vodka in Russian history and politics is often misunderstood as an ingrained cultural trait. However, this book argues that vodka's significance lies not in its genetic roots, but rather in its use by autocratic rulers to solidify their power. Through a series of historical investigations, Schrad uncovers the complex relationship between alcohol and statecraft in Russia. From palace intrigues under the tsars to the drunken antics of Soviet and post-Soviet leadership, vodka is revealed to have played a significant role in shaping Russian history. By examining original documents and archival evidence, Schrad sheds light on how Russia's rulers used alcohol to maintain their autocratic rule and explores its impact on public health and democracy. This book offers a nuanced understanding of Russian history by viewing it through the lens of vodka politics. It provides a fresh perspective on the "liquor question" that remains important in modern Russian high politics, even today.
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