Turkestan and the Fate of the Russian Empire

by Daniel R. Brower

The central argument of this book is that the half-century of Russian rule in Central Asia was shaped by traditions of authoritarian rule, by Russian national interests, and by a civic reform agenda that brought to Turkestan the principles that informed Alexander II's reform policies. This civilizing mission sought to lay the foundations for a rejuvenated, 'modern' empire, unified by imperial citizenship, patriotism, and a shared secular culture...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415558891
• ISBN13: 9780415558891
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"