The Russian General Staff and Asia, 1860-1917

by Alex Marshall

Book Overview

This new book examines the role of the Tsarist General Staff in studying and administering Russia's Asian borderlands. It considers the nature of the Imperial Russian state, the institutional characteristics of the General Staff, and Russia's relationship with Asia.

During the nineteenth century, Russia was an important player in the so-called 'Great Game' in central Asia. Between 1800 and 1917 officers of the Russian General Staff travelled...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415545838
• ISBN13: 9780415545839
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"