xi, 370 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, plans ; 24 cm
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Contents
Assassin -- Dreams of martyrdom -- Nihilists -- The new people -- Devils -- The fortress -- To the people -- The European prison -- Justice -- The trial -- The turn to terror -- Nihilists abroad -- Epilogue.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-354) and index.
Summary
Traces the life story of Vera Zasulich, Russia's first female assassin, from her privileged upbringing to celebrated martyrdom.