Russian America: Empire at the Edge of the World, 1732-1867

Russian America: Empire at the Edge of the World, 1732-1867

This comprehensive history examines the rise and fall of Russia's North American empire, from the first explorations of Alaska's coasts to the sale of the territory to the United States. Drawing on Russian, American, and Alaska Native sources, the book reveals how a fur-trading enterprise evolved into a complex colonial society that left enduring legacies still visible in Alaska today.

The narrative follows the transformation from th...