Russia's Steppe Frontier

The Making of a Colonial Empire, 1500-1800

von Michael Khodarkovsky

306 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Khodarkovsky provides a detailed chronological narrative of Russia's steppe relations, which conveys brilliantly the depth of Moscow's engagement in the world of steppe politics. . . . This is counterbalanced by insightful thematic discussion of the perennial issues involved. . . . Altogether, an excellent study of a vital dimension of Russia's historical evolution." -Slavonic and East European Review ". . . the first connected account of Moscow's assertion of military and political control over its steppe frontier. The book's scope is impressive, as it traces the transformation of a turbulent steppe frontier into an imperial borderland. . . . a signal contribution to our understanding of European history." -American Historical Review Drawing on sources and archival materials in Russian and Turkic languages, Russia's Steppe Frontier presents a complex picture of the encounter between indigenous peoples and the Russians. An original and invaluable resource for understanding Russia's imperial experience.

• Reihe: Indiana University Press (IPS)
• ISBN: 9780253217707
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.12.2004
• Größe: 236 x 159 mm
• Verlag: Indiana University Press