Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian and East European Studies: Russia's Steppe Frontier
The Making of a Colonial Empire, 1500-1800
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The author, an Associate Professor of History, specializes in the interaction between the Russian state and the Kalmyk nomads during the early modern period. His notable works explore themes of cultural exchange, state formation, and religious dynamics within the Russian Empire. His scholarship focuses on the complexities of missions, conversion, and the tolerance exhibited in this historically rich context, providing a nuanced understanding of the era's social and political landscapes.