The life and times of Charles R. Crane, 1858-1939 : American businessman, philanthropist, and a founder of Russian studies in America /
Charles R. Crane acquired his appreciation for Russian culture and life through travel in the country, making a total of twenty-four trips to Russia. Crane developed friendships and professional relationships with many prominent Russians in political, cultural, and artistic spheres. Crane spent a co...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Lexington Books,
2013
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | Charles R. Crane acquired his appreciation for Russian culture and life through travel in the country, making a total of twenty-four trips to Russia. Crane developed friendships and professional relationships with many prominent Russians in political, cultural, and artistic spheres. Crane spent a considerable amount of his own time and resources in his attempts to educate Americans about the Russian people. By studying this unusual man, Norman E. Saul explores the world in which he lived and traveled. The relationship between America and Russia has always been a complex and f. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xv, 317 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-299) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780739177464 073917746X |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. |
