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Spies and Scholars

Chinese Secrets and Imperial Russia's Quest for World Power

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The book delves into the evolution of Russian espionage and scholarly pursuits regarding the Far East, highlighting how these strategies reflected the empire's leaders' views on Russia's global standing. It examines the transition from covert operations to public academic endeavors, emphasizing Russia's ambition to surpass Britain in the race for imperial prestige. Through this lens, the author provides a nuanced understanding of Russia's historical engagement with the region.

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Spies and Scholars, Gregory Afinogenov

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2020
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Título
Spies and Scholars
Subtítulo
Chinese Secrets and Imperial Russia's Quest for World Power
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2020
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
384
ISBN13
9780674241855
Serie
Calificación
4,25 de 5
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The book delves into the evolution of Russian espionage and scholarly pursuits regarding the Far East, highlighting how these strategies reflected the empire's leaders' views on Russia's global standing. It examines the transition from covert operations to public academic endeavors, emphasizing Russia's ambition to surpass Britain in the race for imperial prestige. Through this lens, the author provides a nuanced understanding of Russia's historical engagement with the region.