"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.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
304 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Indiana University Press |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2004-12-15 |
| ISBN |
9780253217707 |
