This is the first complete biography of the outstanding Russian general and diplomat Count N. P. Ignat'ev (1832-1908) who negotiated the important treaties of Beijing and San Stefano. The book focuses on his brilliant career in Central Asia as a leading player in the "Great Game", China and especially as ambassador in Constantinople, 1864-77., where he acquired the monikers "the Vice-Sultan" for his powerful position there and "Father of Lies" for his alleged tendency to tell fibs (a reputation here reassessed).
| ISBN: | 9780880335041 |
| Publication date: | 18th December 2002 |
| Author: | David Mackenzie |
| Publisher: | East European Monographs |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 480 pages |
| Genres: |
Political leaders and leadership Biography: historical, political and military |