"Khodarkovsky provides a detailed chronological narrative of Russia\'s Steppe relations, which conveys brilliantly the depth of Moscow\'s engagement in the world of Steppe politics.... the first connected account of Moscow\'s assertion of military and political contro.
Altogether, an excellent study of a vital dimension of Russia\'s historical evolution." --Slavonic and East European Review "...
This is counterbalanced by insightful thematic discussion of the perennial issues involved.... "Khodarkovsky provides a detailed chronological narrative of Russia\'s Steppe relations, which conveys brilliantly the depth of Moscow\'s engagement in the world of Steppe politics...