Persian Arabesques : Political Memoirs of Ivan Jakovlevich Korostovetz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gastone, Carlo.

Contributor:

Ter-Oganov, Nugzar K.

Series:

Studies on Modern Orient Series

Studies on Modern Orient Series ; v.53

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomatic and consular service, Russian.

Diplomats--Russia.

Diplomats.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (220 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2024.

Summary:

This book, 'Persian Arabesques: Political Memoirs of Ivan Jakovlevich Korostovetz,' edited by Carlo Gastone and Nugzar Ter-Oganov, presents a detailed account of the diplomatic career and personal history of Ivan Jakovlevich Korostovetz, a distinguished Tsarist diplomat. The memoirs are a translation and compilation of Korostovetz's writings, which document his experiences and political activities while serving Imperial Russia in various countries. The book sheds light on crucial historical events, such as the peace negotiations between Russia and Japan and the Russian-Mongolian Friendship Treaty. Aimed at historians and researchers interested in Russian diplomacy and history, the book provides insight into the personal and professional life of Korostovetz, highlighting his contributions to diplomatic history and his family's legacy. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Acknowledgements

Preface

Contents

List of Illustrations

Introduction

Chapter 1: From Enzeli to Tehran

Chapter 2: The staff of the Russian Legation

Chapter 3: The Anglo-Russian Agreement of 1907

Chapter 4: Advice of Mr Sazonoff

Chapter 5: Persian dignitaries

Chapter 6: The Iranian Cabinet

Chapter 7: Negotiations with the British Legation

Chapter 8: Relationship between the Shahinshah Bank and the Russian Banque d'Escompte

Chapter 9: British Diplomacy

Chapter 10: Notice of Sazonoff

Chapter 11: Negotiations with the British Legation

Chapter 12: The Persian Government on the illegalities committed by Russia

Chapter 13: The Anglo-Persian Oil Company

Chapter 14: Change in Anglo-Russian Relations

Chapter 15: Historical origin of the Moharrem religious celebration

Chapter 16: German agitation in Isfahan

Chapter 17: Petrograd protests against the activities of the British Legation

Chapter 18: My return to Petrograd

Chapter 19: Turkish-German propaganda

Chapter 20: Sensation produced in Persia by the Russian Revolution

Chapter 21: My visit to the Commissariat of Foreign Affairs

Chapter 22: The Persian Delegation in Paris

Chapter 23: The Soviet-Persian Agreement of 1921

Chapter 24: Reza Khan and his reforming activities

Chapter 25: Establishment of a Regency

Chapter 26: The economic condition and natural wealth of Persia

Illustrations.

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ISBN:

9783111383743

3111383741

OCLC:

1442031464