Russia On The Pacific And The Siberian Railway (1899)

Alexandrovich Kroupensky is a historical account of Russia's expansion into the Pacific region and the construction of the Siberian Railway in the late 19th century. The book covers the political, economic, and social aspects of Russia's involvement in the Pacific, including the annexation of the Amur region, the establishment of Vladivostok as a major port, and the development of trade relations with Japan and China.The Siberian Railway, considered a monumental engineering feat at the time, is extensively documented in the book. Kroupensky describes the challenges faced during the construction of the railway, including the harsh climate, difficult terrain, and the need to build bridges and tunnels over vast distances. The impact of the railway on the economy and society of Siberia and the Far East is also discussed.The book provides a detailed account of the political and economic factors that drove Russia's expansion into the Pacific region, as well as the cultural and social interactions between Russians and the indigenous peoples of the region. Kroupensky also includes personal anecdotes and observations from his own travels along the Siberian Railway.Overall, Russia On The Pacific And The Siberian Railway offers a comprehensive and insightful look into a pivotal moment in Russian history and the development of the Pacific region.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.