The Education of a Russian Statesman 1st Edition by Charles Jelavich, Barbara Jelavich ISBN 978-0520334731 0520334736

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ISBN 10:   0520334736

ISBN 13: 978-0520334731

Author:  Charles Jelavich, Barbara Jelavich 

The Education of a Russian Statesman: The Memoirs of Nicholas Karlovich Giers offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of Russia’s most influential diplomats. Written by Giers himself, the memoirs cover his early childhood, education in St. Petersburg, and his initial years in the Russian Foreign Ministry, providing a detailed account of the path that led him to become the Foreign Minister under Tsars Alexander II and Alexander III. The memoirs shed light on Giers’s personal struggles with his foreign roots, his slow rise through the ranks, and his role as a diplomatic secretary, rather than a policy-maker. His dedication, diligence, and moderation are evident throughout the work, as Giers sought to steer Russia away from foreign entanglements and instead focus on internal reforms. His personal relationships and connections, particularly through his marriage to Olga Cantacuzino, niece of the Russian foreign minister, played a pivotal role in his career, and the memoirs offer a unique perspective on the Russian elite’s complex social and political dynamics during the 19th century.

In addition to his personal narrative, Giers offers rich historical insights into the political environment of the time, including his experiences in Moldavia, which was under Russian protection. His account paints a vivid picture of the power struggles among local elites, the role of Russian consuls, and the corruption that plagued the region. Giers also provides a candid view of his thoughts on various nationalities and cultures, including his anti-Semitic views, which reflect the prevalent attitudes of his era. The Education of a Russian Statesman not only serves as a memoir of Giers’s life but also as a valuable historical document that illuminates Russia’s foreign policy, its domestic politics, and the personal dynamics that shaped the country’s international standing during the mid-19th century.

This title is part of UC Press’s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.

Table of contents: 

PART ONE

CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATΙΟΝ (1820-1841)

Editors’ Introduction to Part One.

I. My Parents’ Home (1820-1829)

II. The Noblemen’s Boarding School (1829-1832).

III. The Lyceum (1832-1838)

IV. Service in the Asiatic Department (1838-1841)

V. My First Trip to Moldavia (September-October, 1841)

PART TWO

SERVICE IN MOLDAVIA (1841-1847)

Editors’ Introduction to Part Two.

VI. Jassy (End of 1841)

VII. Life in the Principality (1842-1845).

VIII. Trip to Constantinople (1845-1847)

Notes by the Editors

Index

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