The life and times of Charles R. Crane, 1858-1939 [[electronic resource] ] : American businessman, philanthropist, and a founder of Russian studies in America / / Norman E. Saul
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The life and times of Charles R. Crane, 1858-1939 [[electronic resource] ] : American businessman, philanthropist, and a founder of Russian studies in America / / Norman E. Saul
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| Pubblicazione: | Lanham, : Lexington Books, c2013 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (335 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 338.092 |
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| Soggetto topico: | Businessmen - United States |
| Philanthropists - United States | |
| Scholars - United States | |
| Soggetto geografico: | Russia Relations United States |
| Russia Study and teaching United States History | |
| Soviet Union Study and teaching United States History | |
| United States Relations Russia | |
| Soggetto genere / forma: | Electronic books. |
| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Contents; List of Figures; Preface and Acknowledgments; Glossary of Abbreviations in Notes; Technical Notes; 1 A Chicago Wanderer: Family, Friends, and Associates; 2 The Making of a Russophile; 3 Entering the Political Arena; 4 Confronting a World in Tumult; 5 The President's Agent; 6 New Ventures; 7 Legacy; Appendix: The Public Philanthropy of Charles R. Crane; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Sommario/riassunto: | 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 |
| Titolo autorizzato: | The life and times of Charles R. Crane, 1858-1939 |
| ISBN: | 0-7391-7746-X |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910463040103321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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