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" The life and times of Charles R. Crane, 1858-1939 : "
Norman E. Saul.
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880530
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Saul, Norman E.
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The life and times of Charles R. Crane, 1858-1939 : : American businessman, philanthropist, and a founder of Russian studies in America /\ Norman E. Saul.
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Lanham :: Lexington Books,, [2013]
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1 online resource (xv, 317 pages) :: illustrations
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073917746X
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0739177451
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1299732534
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9780739177457
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9781299732537
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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List of Figures; Preface and Acknowledgments; Glossary of Abbreviations in Notes; Technical Notes; 1 A Chicago Wanderer: Family, Friends, and Associates; 2 The Making of a Russophile; 3 Entering the Political Arena; 4 Confronting a World in Tumult; 5 The President's Agent; 6 New Ventures; 7 Legacy; Appendix: The Public Philanthropy of Charles R. Crane; Bibliography; Index; About the Author.
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Charles R. Crane acquired his appreciation for Russian culture and life through travel in the country, making a total of twenty-four trips to Russia. Crane developed friendships and professional relationships with many prominent Russians in political, cultural, and artistic spheres. Crane spent a considerable amount of his own time and resources in his attempts to educate Americans about the Russian people. By studying this unusual man, Norman E. Saul explores the world in which he lived and traveled. The relationship between America and Russia has always been a complex and f.
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Crane, Charles Richard,1858-1939-- Travel-- Russia.
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Crane, Charles Richard,1858-1939.
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Crane, Charles Richard,1858-1939.
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Businessmen-- United States, Biography.
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Philanthropists-- United States, Biography.
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Scholars-- United States, Biography.
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BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY-- General.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Industries-- General.
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Businessmen.
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Education.
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International relations.
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Philanthropists.
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Scholars.
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Travel.
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Russia, Relations, United States.
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Russia, Study and teaching, United States, History.
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Soviet Union, Study and teaching, United States, History.
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United States, Relations, Russia.
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Russia.
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Soviet Union.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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338.092B
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CT275.C868S28 2013eb
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