Denis J. B. Shaw. Reconnoitring Russia: Mapping, Exploring and Describing Early Modern Russia, 1613–1825. London: University College London Press, 2024. xvii, 204 pp. Notes. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. Photographs. Maps. 30. 00, paper.

Key Points

• This work aims to examine and describe the geographical and cultural landscape of early modern Russia between 1613 and 1825.
• Analyzed historical maps and documents
• Conducted archival research
• Compiled a bibliography and glossary
• Included visual aids like photographs and maps
• Provided insights into the geographical knowledge of early modern Russia
• Highlighted the significance of cartography during this period
• Documented cultural exchanges and explorations in Russian history