Crime and Punishment in the Russian Revolution: Mob Justice and Police in Petrograd

Ever wondered what happens when the state collapses and the mob takes over? Belknap plunges into revolutionary Petrograd, where justice became a matter of street tribunals and vigilante violence. This is history at its most visceral—meticulously researched yet utterly gripping, chronicling the chaotic months when ordinary citizens became judge, jury, and executioner. Perfect for anyone fascinated by the Russian Revolution, the fragility of law and order, or the dark side of popular uprisings.