Supreme power and favoritism in Russia (end of the XVII – XVIII centuries): Manko, Vyunov

The book analyzes the political history of Russia of the late XVII-XVIII centuries. The central place in it is occupied by the problem of Russian favoritism, its origins and essence. The authors seek to highlight the role and significance of the favorites of the August court of tsarist Russia in the structure of the supreme power, the work of the state apparatus and the life of Russian society as a whole at one of the key stages of its historical development.
This work of scientists-historians Yu.L. Vyonov and A.V. Manko continues a series of books of these authors, studying the socio-cultural and political problems of the history of Russia.
The book is intended for students of universities, colleges and schools, as well as foreign students and Russian teachers studying the history and culture of Russia. It will be interesting to a wider circle of readers, to everyone who is interested in Russian history, the development of Russian civilization and its features.

Author
Manko Alexander Vasilievich, Yuri Andreevich Vyunov
Publisher
VK, 2010