Britain's Discovery Of Russia 1553-1815
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A richly detailed work of diplomatic and cultural history, Britain's Discovery of Russia 1553-1815 chronicles over two and a half centuries of evolving relations between Britain and the Russian Empire, from the first tentative Muscovite contacts established by the Merchant Adventurers in 1553 through to the Napoleonic era. Anderson presents a meticulous account of how British merchants, diplomats, and travelers gradually constructed their understanding of a vast and enigmatic civilization, tracing the shifting perceptions that shaped policy and public imagination alike. Written with scholarly authority and analytical precision, the work illustrates how commercial ambition, geopolitical rivalry, and genuine intellectual curiosity all played their part in defining the Anglo-Russian relationship. Anderson draws on a wide range of primary sources to uncover the prejudices, misconceptions, and moments of genuine insight that colored British attitudes toward Russia across this formative period, making it an indispensable study for anyone interested in early modern European diplomacy and the history of ideas.
Author: M.S. Anderson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, Macmillan & Co Ltd
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Tears along folds of jacket.
A richly detailed work of diplomatic and cultural history, Britain's Discovery of Russia 1553-1815 chronicles over two and a half centuries of evolving relations between Britain and the Russian Empire, from the first tentative Muscovite contacts established by the Merchant Adventurers in 1553 through to the Napoleonic era. Anderson presents a meticulous account of how British merchants, diplomats, and travelers gradually constructed their understanding of a vast and enigmatic civilization, tracing the shifting perceptions that shaped policy and public imagination alike. Written with scholarly authority and analytical precision, the work illustrates how commercial ambition, geopolitical rivalry, and genuine intellectual curiosity all played their part in defining the Anglo-Russian relationship. Anderson draws on a wide range of primary sources to uncover the prejudices, misconceptions, and moments of genuine insight that colored British attitudes toward Russia across this formative period, making it an indispensable study for anyone interested in early modern European diplomacy and the history of ideas.