Russia's Sakhalin Penal Colony, 1849-1917: Imperialism and Exile - Paperback

by Andrew A. Gentes (Author)

This book provides a comprehensive history of the genesis, existence, and demise of Imperial Russia's largest penal colony, made famous by Chekhov in a book written following his visit there in 1890.

Author Biography

Andrew A. Gentes earned his doctorate in history from Brown University and works as an independent scholar.