Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
Description |
384 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm |
Summary |
"The Russian Empire once extended deep into America: in 1818, Russia's furthest outposts were in California and Hawaii. The dreamer behind this great Imperial vision was Nikolai Rezanov--diplomat, adventurer, courtier, millionaire, and gambler ... [In this book, the author] conjures a[n] ... original portrait of one of Russia's most eccentric Empire-builders"-- Provided by publisher. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-364) and index. |
Subject |
Rezanov, Nikolaĭ Petrovich, 1764-1807.
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Diplomats -- Russia -- Biography.
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Statesmen -- Russia -- Biography.
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Russia -- Colonies -- North America.
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Russia -- Territorial expansion -- History.
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Russians -- North America -- History.
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HISTORY / General.
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ISBN |
9781620402399 hardback |
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1620402394 hardback |
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