The Elusive Empire: Kazan and the Creation of Russia, 1552–1671

Contents

Contents List of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Glossary of Terms xiii Introduction 3 1 Imperial Ideas 19 2 Conflicted Authorities 51 3 Foreign Interests 87 4 Loyal Enemies 117 5 Irregular Subjects 146 6 Subdued Rebels 177 Afterword 206 Notes 215 Bibliography 259 Index 281 vii ...