AfTeR – The African Text: Representing Africa in Imperial Russia (1850-1917)
This book is a thorough account of the Anglo-Boer War from the perspective of a Russian nursing sister, who volunteered in order to help the Boers’ cause […]
The book is divided into four parts and is accompanied by seven illustrations of the pyramids and Egyptian frescoes. Part one introduces the country from the viewpoint of geography, climate, and landscape […]
Mel’gunova, M.: The Country of Pyramids (Egypt) Read Post »
This short novel for children centres around Mambo, a young man from a village on the shores of lake Victoria. Having listened to the tales of a local traveller, he begins to dream of reaching the sea and visiting the island of Zanzibar. The opportunity arises […]
Berezin, N.I.: The Zanzibar Fugitive. A Tale from African Life Read Post »
This work is a collection of references to books, articles and notes on Ethiopia that appeared in Russia in 1900-1903. The references are supported by a brief abstract of each entry. They include […]
Bezgin, I.G.: Abyssinia and Abyssinians Read Post »
The book includes fourteen photographic illustrations portraying the local population, cityscapes, and landscapes. In the introduction the author claims that he intends to share his impressions of a trip to Spain, Algiers, and Biskra. His first encounter with North Africa is through the city of Oran, […]
Nedumov, A.I.: Across Spain and Algeria. Travel Notes Read Post »
The text was published in three issues. The aim of the first issue is to depict the peculiarities of the location where the Anglo-Boer war takes place, since understanding these aspects seems crucial to grasp the nature of this conflict. The second issue is devoted to the era of the “great war”, encompassing the operations of General Buller and Lord Roberts until the occupation of Pretoria. […]
Vinogradskii, A.N.: The Anglo-Boer War in South Africa Read Post »
The essay provides information on Egypt, Sudan, Madagascar, Central Africa and Guinea. Written with an engaging style, it is constructed as a fictional, imagined journey through distant lands, presented to the young reader in their opulence and exoticism. Ethnographic details […]
Chulkov, G.I.: In Distant Lands. Africa Read Post »
The essay is divided into thirteen chapters and a bibliography. The first chapter, entitled “The significance of England’s colonial empire and the nature of the English colonial policy” is intended as an overview of the question, presenting the reader with […]
Mizhuev, P.G.: History of the English Colonial Empire and Politics Read Post »
The book is divided into seventy-three chapters authored by experts and travellers such as Aleksandr Bulatovich, Aleksandr Eliseev, Evgenii Kartavtsev, Vasilii Junker, Vladimir Dedlov, Pavel Shchusev, among others. It includes a brief editor’s introduction and a list of illustrations, which indicates the sources of the images. The book is part of a series of geographical compendiums […]
Kruber A.A. et al.: Africa. An Illustrated Geographical Compendium Read Post »
The book is divided into seven chapters and includes illustrations and a conclusion. The overall tone is informative, with the author providing scientific information about geography, physics, astronomy, and natural history in an accessible way […]
Rubakin, N.A.: Travels to the Edge of the World Read Post »