Diplomacy and Deception

Explore the intricate world of international relations in Diplomacy and Deception by Bruce A. Elleman, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 1997. This compelling study delves into the secret agreements forged between Moscow and the Peking Government in 1924, further solidified by a Soviet-Japanese convention in 1925. Elleman meticulously examines how these clandestine deals enabled the Bolsheviks to reclaim significant tsarist concessions in China, including Outer Mongolia, the Chinese Eastern Railway, the Boxer Indemnity, and the right of extraterritoriality.

With 344 pages of insightful analysis, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the complexities of the First World War, the inter-war period, and the evolving dynamics of international politics. Discover how diplomacy and deception shaped the course of history in this engaging narrative that appeals to historians, political science enthusiasts, and anyone curious about China and Russia's past interactions.