The Ruble: A Political History

A trailblazing work, The Ruble (Oxford University Press) is the first of its kind to explore Russian history through the lens of money. Pravilova explores Russia’s staunch adherence to the ruble despite constant economic turmoil and uncertainty. She offers a novel understanding into the otherwise well-known political events of the 18th to early 20th centuries in Europe through her exploration of currency and monetary reform and politics. Although the central focus is on money, readers will be enthralled by Pravilova’s seamless incorporation of political and cultural factors to give new meaning to this time period.