Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.

In Alexander Michie's 'The Siberian Overland Route from Peking to Petersburg', the reader is taken on a fascinating journey along the historic route that connected the two great cities. Michie's detailed account not only provides a vivid depiction of the landscapes and cultures encountered along the way, but also delves into the geopolitical significance of this route during the 19th century. Written in a precise and informative style, the book offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by travelers on this harsh and arduous passage. Michie's work stands out as a valuable historical resource, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of international travel and trade during this period. His meticulous research and engaging narrative make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of cross-continental travel and diplomacy.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.

Over the course of more than three centuries of Romanov rule in Russia, foreign visitors and residents produced a vast corpus of literature conveying their experiences and impressions of the country. The product of years of painstaking research by one of the world’s foremost authorities on Anglo-Russian relations, In the Lands of the Romanovs is the realization of a major bibliographical project that records the details of over 1200 English-language accounts of the Russian Empire. Ranging chronologically from the accession of Mikhail Fedorovich in 1613 to the abdication of Nicholas II in 1917, this is the most comprehensive bibliography of first-hand accounts of Russia ever to be published. Far more than an inventory of accounts by travellers and tourists, Anthony Cross’s ambitious and wide-ranging work includes personal records of residence in or visits to Russia by writers ranging from diplomats to merchants, physicians to clergymen, gardeners to governesses, as well as by participants in the French invasion of 1812 and in the Crimean War of 1854-56. Providing full bibliographical details and concise but informative annotation for each entry, this substantial bibliography will be an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in contacts between Russia and the West during the centuries of Romanov rule.