Nancy Shields Kollmann | |
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Born | 1950 (age 73–74) |
Nationality | American |
Academic background | |
Education | Middlebury College (AB) Harvard University (AM, PhD) |
Academic work | |
Discipline | History |
Institutions | Stanford University |
Main interests | History of Russia |
Nancy Shields Kollmann (born 1950),also known simply as Nancy Kollmann,is an American historian. Since 2004 she has been the William H. Bonsall Professor in History at Stanford University. She is known for her works on the history of Russia. [1] [2] [3]
One of Kollmann's works,The Russian Empire 1450–1801, (2017) reveals how Imperial Russia’s regions were conquered and how this empire state was governed. She describes both the Tsardom of Russia and Russian Empire as characterized by a 'politics of difference':the rulers and affiliated elites defined the state’s needs minimally (asserting control over defense,taxes,mobilization of resources,and criminal laws) and otherwise tolerated regional religions,mores,languages,local elites and institutions. Imperial Russia's political core related to the Empire's communities and religions "vertically",giving each various rights and autonomies but disallowing “horizontal”connections across ethnic,linguistic,religious,confessional,or any other groups that could potentially identify and assert a common interest that could potentially threaten central state control. [4]
Writing in journal Reviews in History ,Tel Aviv University historian Orel Beilinson states that The Russian Empire,1450–1801 offers a comprehensive and authoritative survey of early modern Russia,emphasizing continuity over change and highlighting the concept of "rule by difference" in the empire's expansion. Beilinson believes the book meticulously examines the geographical,political,social,and economic factors that contributed to Muscovy's rise and its transformation into an empire,drawing comparisons with other global powers. While its thematic structure may not be ideal for introductory courses,Beilinson deems this book an "invaluable" resource for advanced students and scholars of Russian history,offering a wealth of insights. [5]
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