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Zashchuk, I.I.: German Colonies. Their Significance in Economic, Political, and Military Relations

In a forward note the author claims that the Russian academic community lacks a monographic study devoted to the German colonies and his goal is to fill this gap. The book includes five chapters. Chapter 1 offers an introduction; Chapter 2 provides a historical overview of the development of Germany’s colonial power, tracing its evolution from the initial steps towards colonial policy (such as the rise of the German Colonial Union) to the present day […]

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Pimenova, E.K.: The Country of Sphinxes and Pyramids. Egypt

This short essay is intended to spread knowledge on Egypt amongst the general public. It is divided into four chapters […]

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Rudnev, I.I.: The African Island of Madagascar

This short essay, which was published as a free insert of the journal “Narodnoe obrazovanie”, intends to familiarise the reader with the island of Madagascar […]

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Paperin, L.: Liberia (A Negro State)

The book contains an author’s foreword, wherein he elucidates the essay’s main goal: to analyse the feasibility of establishing a centre for the Jewish people, that is economically viable and capable of meeting the general needs of the Jewish community. The essay itself is focused on the case of Liberia […]

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Vasin, N.A.: The Land of Black Christians. A Description of Abyssinia, its People and Nature

The book is addressed to children and aims at describing the population of “black Christians” in Ethiopia. It contains several illustrations of landscapes and local people. […]

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Vasin, N.A.: The Tireless Traveller. Life and Travels of H.M. Stanley

In this essay, accompanied by a portrait, the author explores the life and adventures of Henry Stanley. Beginning with a brief introduction which highlights Stanley’s fame, the author recounts his travels, starting from Zanzibar. Vasin marvels at Stanley’s resilience in the face of challenging conditions, […]

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Rubakin, N.A.: The Merciless Negus. A Tale About the Traditions and Habits of Abyssinia

The book is a compilation of chapters on Ethiopia, in which the author provides information about the country, fictionalising historical facts and the lives and adventures of historical figures. It is mainly focused on Emperor Tewodros II […]

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Rubakin, N.A.: Adventures in the Country of Slavery

The book is an adaptation of Samuel Baker’s Ismailia (1874). It is enriched with illustrations of African landscapes, people, and animals. It is divided into three chapters, supplemented with a brief conclusion. The volume tells the story of Samuel Baker’s military expedition to the equatorial regions of the Nile […]

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Vinogradskii, A.N.: The Anglo-Boer War in South Africa

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. […]

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Rubakin, N.A.: Travels to the Edge of the World

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 […]

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