Russia's Steppe Frontier - The Making of a Colonial Empire, 1500-1800
Author(s): Michael Khodarkovsky
"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 ReviewDrawing 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.
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- : Indiana University Press
- : Indiana University Press
- : 0.458
- : 01 December 2004
- : .7 Inches X 6.12 Inches X 9.25 Inches
- : books
Special Fields
- : Michael Khodarkovsky
- : Paperback
- : facsimile reprint
- : English
- : very good
- : xiv, 290