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A Russian merchant's tale : the life and adventures of Ivan Alekseevich Tolchënov, based on his diary / David L. Ransel.

Author/creator Ransel, David L.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoBloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2009.
Descriptionxxvi, 320 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
Tolchenov, Ivan Alekseevich, 1754-1824.
Merchants--Russia (Federation) --Moscow (Oblast) --Biography.
Merchants--Russia (Federation) --Moscow (Oblast) --Social conditions --18th century.
Business enterprises--Russia (Federation) --Moscow (Oblast) --History --18th century.
Moscow (Russia : Oblast)--Commerce --History --18th century.
Moscow (Russia : Oblast)--Biography.
Series Indiana-Michigan series in Russian and East European studies
Indiana-Michigan series in Russian and East European studies. ^A225960
Contents The setting, education, youth, and marriage -- Local politics during Ivan's youth -- Junior member of the family firm : merchant life in Dmitrov -- Young paterfamilias -- Leading citizen -- Eminent trickster -- Moscow townsman -- A new equilibrium.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [291]-304) and index.
LCCN 2008023839
ISBN9780253352361 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0253352363 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780253220202 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0253220203 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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