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Subject(s)

• Manchuria (China)—History [Browse]
• Manchuria (China)—Administrative and political divisions [Browse]
• Manchuria (China)—Politics and government [Browse]
• Manchuria (China)—Foreign relations—Russia (Federation). [Browse]
• Russia (Federation)—Foreign relations—China—Manchuria [Browse]
• Manchuria (China)—Foreign relations [Browse]

Series

Routledge studies in the history of Russia and Eastern Europe [More in this series]

Summary note

Manchuria, the name given to China's North-eastern provinces by foreign powers, has been contested by China, Russia and Japan in particular over many centuries. This book surveys the history of Manchuria, focusing particularly on the Russian and Soviet perspective. It outlines early colonisation of the region and examines the importance of the Chinese Eastern Railway, a branch of the Trans-Siberian Railway, and the remarkable railway city of Harbin for consolidating the Russian presence in the region and for developing the region's economy. It goes on to consider twentieth century developments, including the Japanese invasion and the puppet state of Manchukuo. Throughout, the book reflects on the nature of empire, especially Russian/Soviet imperialism and its similarities to and differences from other nations' imperial ventures.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN

• 9780367752163 (hardcover)
• 0367752166 (hardcover)

OCLC

1246285268

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