The Progress And Present Position Of Russia In The East - John MacNeill - Bog

""The Progress And Present Position Of Russia In The East: A Historical Summary"" is a book written by John MacNeill in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Russia's history in the East, from its earliest days to the present day. It covers a wide range of topics, including Russia's relations with China, Japan, Persia, and Turkey, as well as its expansion into Siberia and Central Asia.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Russia's history in the East. The first chapter provides an overview of Russia's early history, including its origins as a small principality and its expansion into the vast territories of Siberia.Subsequent chapters focus on Russia's relations with other countries in the region. The chapter on China, for example, covers the long and complex history of the relationship between the two countries, including the Opium Wars and the Treaty of Aigun. The chapter on Japan covers the period of isolation that Japan imposed on itself during the Edo period, as well as the opening up of Japan to the West in the 19th century.The book also covers Russia's expansion into Central Asia, including its conquest of the Khanates of Kokand, Khiva, and Bukhara. It provides an overview of the various campaigns and battles that took place during this period, as well as the political and economic factors that drove Russia's expansion.Overall, ""The Progress And Present Position Of Russia In The East: A Historical Summary"" provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of Russia's history in the East. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Russia, as well as the history of the East more broadly.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.