Russia's Steppe Frontier - The Making of a Colonial Empire, 1500-1800 (Paperback)

"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."

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