Afinogenov (49 results)

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

1st edition. Very good copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges somewhat nicked, dust-dulled as with age and scattered foxing. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 95 pages ; 19 cm. Subjects; Russian drama ; Translations into English. Russian drama. Plays Soviet Union. 20th century. Russian drama ; Translations into English 1991-2000. Soviet Union ; Drama. 3 Kg.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good paperback with wear at the corners. 209 pages, unmarked. Editors: Christopher Sweeney, Greg Afinogenov, Adrian Shirk, Lonely Christopher, David Swensen, Robert Snyderman. ; B9B; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 209 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. A Financial Times Book of the YearGold Medal in World History, Independent Publisher Book Awards"Superb.At once a history of science, of empire, and of espionage, the book traces the rise of the Russian empire as a putative rival to Qing dynasty China in the Far East. Afinogenov has chosen a genuinely compelling cast of characters to populate this story of imperial intrigue."-New Rambler"The history of Sino-Russian relations appears in a much-altered light thanks to Gregory Afinogenov's impressive new book.It is a little-known story, and [he] tells it beautifully."-Tony Barber, Financial Times"Reads like a detective novel.a tour de force that offers new information about the rise of empires and the globalization of the world."-Journal of Jesuit StudiesBeginning in the seventeenth century, Russian officials made a concerted effort to collect information about the Qing dynasty in China. From diplomatic missions in the Forbidden City to remote outposts on the border, Russian spies and scholars collected trade secrets, recipes for porcelain, and gossip about the country and its leaders-but the information was secret, not destined for wide circulation.Focused at first on the Siberian frontier, tsarist bureaucrats relied on spies, some of whom were Jesuit scholars stationed in China. When their attention shifted to Europe in the nineteenth century, they turned to more public-facing means to generate knowledge, including diplomatic and academic worlds, which would ultimately inform the broader encounter between China and Western empires. Peopled with a colorful cast of characters and based on extensive archival research in Russia and beyond, Spies and Scholars is a dramatic tale of covert machinations that breaks down long-accepted assumptions about the connection between knowledge and imperial power.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Financial Times Book of the YearGold Medal in World History, Independent Publisher Book Awards"Superb At once a history of science, of empire, and of espionage, the book traces the rise of the Russian empire as a putative rival to Qing dynasty China in the Far East. Afinogenov has chosen a genuinely compelling cast of characters to populate this story of imperial intrigue."-New Rambler"The history of Sino-Russian relations appears in a much-altered light thanks to Gregory Afinogenov's impressive new book It is a little-known story, and [he] tells it beautifully."-Tony Barber, Financial Times"Reads like a detective novel a tour de force that offers new information about the rise of empires and the globalization of the world."-Journal of Jesuit StudiesBeginning in the seventeenth century, Russian officials made a concerted effort to collect information about the Qing dynasty in China. From diplomatic missions in the Forbidden City to remote outposts on the border, Russian spies and scholars collected trade secrets, recipes for porcelain, and gossip about the country and its leaders-but the information was secret, not destined for wide circulation.Focused at first on the Siberian frontier, tsarist bureaucrats relied on spies, some of whom were Jesuit scholars stationed in China. When their attention shifted to Europe in the nineteenth century, they turned to more public-facing means to generate knowledge, including diplomatic and academic worlds, which would ultimately inform the broader encounter between China and Western empires. Peopled with a colorful cast of characters and based on extensive archival research in Russia and beyond, Spies and Scholars is a dramatic tale of covert machinations that breaks down long-accepted assumptions about the connection between knowledge and imperial power. Gregory Afinogenov explores centuries of Russian spying and scholarship on the Far East. He argues that the approaches the empire took are closely related to its leaders perception of Russias place in the world. Espionage gave way to public-facing, academic study, as Russia sought to outdo Britain in a global contest for imperial prestige. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. This one sheet programme is lightly rubbed with crease down middle. Otherwise in good condition with clean pages All in all a nice example of this book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

1st edition. Very good copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges somewhat nicked, dust-dulled as with age and scattered foxing. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 95 pages ; 19 cm. Subjects; Russian drama ; Translations into English. Russian drama. Plays Soviet Union. 20th century. Russian drama ; Translations into English 1991-2000. Soviet Union ; Drama. 1 Kg.

Condition: new.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Hardback. Condition: New. A Financial Times Best Book of the YearThe untold story of how Russian espionage in imperial China shaped the emergence of the Russian Empire as a global power.From the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, the Russian Empire made concerted efforts to collect information about China. It bribed Chinese porcelain-makers to give up trade secrets, sent Buddhist monks to Mongolia on intelligence-gathering missions, and trained students at its Orthodox mission in Beijing to spy on their hosts. From diplomatic offices to guard posts on the Chinese frontier, Russians were producing knowledge everywhere, not only at elite institutions like the Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg. But that information was secret, not destined for wide circulation.Gregory Afinogenov distinguishes between the kinds of knowledge Russia sought over the years and argues that they changed with the shifting aims of the state and its perceived place in the world. In the seventeenth century, Russian bureaucrats were focused on China and the forbidding Siberian frontier. They relied more on spies, including Jesuit scholars stationed in China. In the early nineteenth century, the geopolitical challenge shifted to Europe: rivalry with Britain drove the Russians to stake their prestige on public-facing intellectual work, and knowledge of the East was embedded in the academy. None of these institutional configurations was especially effective in delivering strategic or commercial advantages. But various knowledge regimes did have their consequences. Knowledge filtered through Russian espionage and publication found its way to Europe, informing the encounter between China and Western empires.Based on extensive archival research in Russia and beyond, Spies and Scholars breaks down long-accepted assumptions about the connection between knowledge regimes and imperial power and excavates an intellectual legacy largely neglected by historians.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The untold story of how Russian espionage in imperial China shaped the emergence of the Russian Empire as a global power.From the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, the Russian Empire made concerted efforts to collect information about China. It bribed Chinese porcelain-makers to give up trade secrets, sent Buddhist monks to Mongolia on intelligence-gathering missions, and trained students at its Orthodox mission in Beijing to spy on their hosts. From diplomatic offices to guard posts on the Chinese frontier, Russians were producing knowledge everywhere, not only at elite institutions like the Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg. But that information was secret, not destined for wide circulation.Gregory Afinogenov distinguishes between the kinds of knowledge Russia sought over the years and argues that they changed with the shifting aims of the state and its perceived place in the world. In the seventeenth century, Russian bureaucrats were focused on China and the forbidding Siberian frontier. They relied more on spies, including Jesuit scholars stationed in China. In the early nineteenth century, the geopolitical challenge shifted to Europe: rivalry with Britain drove the Russians to stake their prestige on public-facing intellectual work, and knowledge of the East was embedded in the academy. None of these institutional configurations was especially effective in delivering strategic or commercial advantages. But various knowledge regimes did have their consequences. Knowledge filtered through Russian espionage and publication found its way to Europe, informing the encounter between China and Western empires.Based on extensive archival research in Russia and beyond, Spies and Scholars breaks down long-accepted assumptions about the connection between knowledge regimes and imperial power and excavates an intellectual legacy largely neglected by historians. Gregory Afinogenov explores centuries of Russian spying and scholarship on the Far East. He argues that the approaches the empire took are closely related to its leaders perception of Russias place in the world. Espionage gave way to public-facing, academic study, as Russia sought to outdo Britain in a global contest for imperial prestige. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: new.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 384 pages. 9.25x6.13x1.14 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. 2020. Hardcover. . . . . .

Condition: New.

Condition: New. 2020. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 367 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Financial Times Book of the YearGold Medal in World History, Independent Publisher Book Awards"Superb At once a history of science, of empire, and of espionage, the book traces the rise of the Russian empire as a putative rival to Qing dynasty China in the Far East. Afinogenov has chosen a genuinely compelling cast of characters to populate this story of imperial intrigue."-New Rambler"The history of Sino-Russian relations appears in a much-altered light thanks to Gregory Afinogenov's impressive new book It is a little-known story, and [he] tells it beautifully."-Tony Barber, Financial Times"Reads like a detective novel a tour de force that offers new information about the rise of empires and the globalization of the world."-Journal of Jesuit StudiesBeginning in the seventeenth century, Russian officials made a concerted effort to collect information about the Qing dynasty in China. From diplomatic missions in the Forbidden City to remote outposts on the border, Russian spies and scholars collected trade secrets, recipes for porcelain, and gossip about the country and its leaders-but the information was secret, not destined for wide circulation.Focused at first on the Siberian frontier, tsarist bureaucrats relied on spies, some of whom were Jesuit scholars stationed in China. When their attention shifted to Europe in the nineteenth century, they turned to more public-facing means to generate knowledge, including diplomatic and academic worlds, which would ultimately inform the broader encounter between China and Western empires. Peopled with a colorful cast of characters and based on extensive archival research in Russia and beyond, Spies and Scholars is a dramatic tale of covert machinations that breaks down long-accepted assumptions about the connection between knowledge and imperial power. Gregory Afinogenov explores centuries of Russian spying and scholarship on the Far East. He argues that the approaches the empire took are closely related to its leaders perception of Russias place in the world. Espionage gave way to public-facing, academic study, as Russia sought to outdo Britain in a global contest for imperial prestige. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.