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Janet Hartley is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science, with expertise in 18th-19th Century Russian history. She has over thirty-five years of experience in teaching Russian history and has authored six books on the subject, including 'Siberia: History of a People' and her recent work, 'Volga: History of Russia's Greatest River', published in 2021. Her research interests focus on the social history of Russia from 1650 to 1825, with special attention to the unique characteristics of Russian society, including the institution of serfdom, and the significant themes of nobility and military service in urban society. Hartley’s work has been influential in examining Russia’s rise as a Great Power in the 18th century and its distinct social and political structures compared to Western Europe. She has held notable roles at LSE, including Head of the Department of International History and is a well-recognized speaker at international conferences, discussing topics related to Russian history and its global implications.
London School of Economics and Political Science • London, UK
Emeritus Professor in the Department of International History, previously Head of Department from 2015 to 2017.
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