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Diplomacy and murder in Tehran : Alexander Griboyedov and imperial Russia's mission to the Shah of Persia /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kelly, Laurence, 1933-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : I.B. Tauris, 2002.
Subjects:
Griboyedov, Aleksandr Sergeyevich, > 1795-1829.
Authors, Russian > 19th century > Biography.
Diplomats > Russia > Biography.
Murder > Iran > Tehran.
Russia > Foreign relations > Iran.
Iran > Foreign relations > Russia.
Russia > Foreign relations > 1801-1825.
Russia > Foreign relations > 1825-1855.
Griboedov, A. S. > (Aleksandr Sergeevich), > 1795-1829.
Écrivains russes > 19e siècle > Biographies.
Meurtre > Iran > Téhéran.
Iran > Relations extérieures > Russie.
Russie > Relations extérieures > 1801-1825.
Russie > Relations extérieures > 1825-1855.
Authors, Russian.
Diplomatic relations.
Diplomats.
Murder.
Iran.
Iran > Tehran.
Russia.
Griboedov, Aleksandr Sergeevič > 1795-1829
Biografie
Griboedov, Aleksandr S.
1800-1899
Biographies.
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Table of Contents:
  • I.A Moscow Education
  • II. The War of 1812
  • III. Literary Beginnings: St Petersburg
  • IV. The Duel
  • V. Into Exile
  • VI. Arrival in Tiflis
  • VII. Yermolov and Russian Imperialism
  • VIII. Journey to Tehran
  • IX. Tabriz and the Deserters
  • X. Diplomatic Diversions
  • XI. Return to Tiflis
  • XII. Theatrical Campaigns, Moscow
  • XIII. Woe from Wit
  • XIV. Love and Politics, St Petersburg
  • XV. Crimea and the Northern Caucasus
  • XVI. The Decembrist Debacle
  • XVII. The Persian Campaign
  • XVIII. Armistice Negotiations
  • XIX. The Treaty of Turkmanchai
  • XX. A Hero's Return
  • XXI. Courtship and Marriage
  • XXII. Tabriz to Tehran
  • XXIII. Countdown to the Massacre
  • XXIV. Diplomatic Repercussions
  • XXV. The Aftermath
  • App. I. Griboyedov's Death and the 'British Conspiracy' Theory
  • App. II. Table of Russian Ranks
  • App. III. Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Persia.