Bibliograph

Russians in Iran, diplomacy and the politics of power in the Qajar era and beyond, edited by Rudi Matthee and Elena Andreeva

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Russians in Iran, diplomacy and the politics of power in the Qajar era and beyond, edited by Rudi Matthee and Elena Andreeva

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Russians in Iran

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

9642928511088501279

Responsibility statement

edited by Rudi Matthee and Elena Andreeva

Sub title

diplomacy and the politics of power in the Qajar era and beyond

Summary

Russians in Iran seeks to challenge the traditional narrative regarding Russian involvement Iran and to show that whilst Russia's historical involvement in Iran is longstanding it is nonetheless much misunderstood. Russia's influence in Iran between 1800 and the middle of the twentieth century is not simply a story of inexorable intrusion and domination: rather, it is a complex and interactive process of mostly indirect control and constructive engagement. Drawing on fresh archival material, the contributors provide a window into the power and influence wielded in Iran not just by the Russian government through it traditional representatives but by Russian nationals operating in Iran in a variety of capacities, including individuals, bankers, and entrepreneurs. Russians in Iran reveals the multifaceted role that Russians have played in Iranian history and provides an original and important contribution to the history and international relations of Iran, Russia and the Middle East. --, Provided by publisher

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