Enserfment Russian Peasant

Discover the intricate history of Russian serfdom with "Enserfment Russian Peasant" by R. E. F. Smith, published by Cambridge University Press in 2008. This compelling paperback, spanning 196 pages, delves into the pivotal moment in 1649 when a Code of Laws was enacted in Moscow, marking the legal culmination of the enserfment of the Russian peasantry.

Smith expertly illustrates this significant transformation through fifty-six primary documents dating from the twelfth to the seventeenth centuries. These documents provide invaluable insights into the lives of peasants in the central and northern regions of European Russia, historically known as Muscovy. Ideal for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book offers a profound understanding of land tenure and the societal changes that shaped Russia's past. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this essential piece of history!