Just how unequal were the incomes of different classes of Russians on the eve of Revolution, relative to other countries, to Russia's earlier history, and to Russia's income distribution today? Careful weighing of an eclectic data set provides provisional answers. We provide detailed income...

Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Persistent Debate, a New Approach, More Data, Rich Findings -- Chapter 2. Colonial Incomes on the Eve of the Revolution -- Chapter 3. When Did Colonial America Get Rich? -- Chapter 4. Losing the Lead -- Chapter 5. Unequal...