Spanning the era between the assassination of Alexander II and the Bolshevik Revolution, Gilbert's book offers a deep consideration of the ways in which martyr cults were embraced in Russian political culture. By drawing on fascinating new materials from regional archives and an array of visual sources, the book treats developments on the periphery of the Russian empire seriously and demonstrates the important roles played by such cults across the country's diverse political landscape. It is a must read for anyone interested in fin-de-siècle Russian history.

Dr. Alison Rowley, Professor, Department of History, Concordia University, Canada

This book will be a major addition to the field. Drawing on a wide range of source materials, it offers a compelling and original exploration of how martyr cults shaped political culture across the political spectrum in late Imperial and revolutionary Russia.

Matt Rendle, Associate Professor of Russian History, University of Exeter, UK