(p. xi)  Preface

The purpose of this study is to serve as an introduction to a period of history which has long suffered from neglect. This must be regarded as something in the nature of a pioneering work rather than a definitive study inasmuch as some of the Russian sources pertinent to the Revolt of 1916 were inaccessible to me despite great efforts to secure them. I am only too well aware that additional light should be shed on many aspects of the revolt in order to obtain a clearer picture.

All dates in this study are in the Old Style of the Russian calendar.

I wish to express my gratitude for the assistance given me by my professors and many colleagues at the Johns Hopkins University, without whose help and cooperation this study would not have been possible.

To Miss Lilly Lavarello goes my great appreciation for doing an excellent job in typing the manuscript in spite of the inherent difficulties of the subject matter. The staff of the History department library at the Johns Hopkins University must be mentioned for the many courtesies and assistance rendered as must the New York Public Library for their dispatch and efficiency in providing photostats of some of the material.

E. D. S.
April 1954

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