Time and Place: Russian Revolutions in the Long Nineteenth Century.

This article discusses two books that explore different aspects of the Russian revolutions of the 19th century. The first book, "Utopia's Discontents" by Faith Hillis, focuses on the anti-government group of émigrés and exiles who created "concrete utopias" in European cities. The second book, "1837: Russia's Quiet Revolution" by Paul W. Werth, examines the imperial supporters who believed in God, the tsar, and tradition. The article highlights the diverse nature of these colonies, the changing ideologies and personal relationships within them, and the complex relationship between the Bolsheviks and the outside world. The article acknowledges the significance of understanding nineteenth-century Russia in order to comprehend contemporary global challenges and the complexities of historical change. [Extracted from the article]