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Bellingshausen and the Russian Antarctic Expedition, 1819-21
Rip Bulkeley
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Description for Bellingshausen and the Russian Antarctic Expedition, 1819-21
Hardcover. This book examines the little studied story of Bellinghausen, and includes the fullest biography of the celebrated Russian explorer ever published, and with thoughtful discussion of the achievements and limitations of the expedition and suggestions for further research. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1MTS; 3JH; HBJD; HBTM; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
This book examines the little studied story of Bellinghausen, and includes the fullest biography of the celebrated Russian explorer ever published, and with thoughtful discussion of the achievements and limitations of the expedition and suggestions for further research.
This book examines the little studied story of Bellinghausen, and includes the fullest biography of the celebrated Russian explorer ever published, and with thoughtful discussion of the achievements and limitations of the expedition and suggestions for further research.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
276
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230363267
SKU
V9780230363267
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99-15
About Rip Bulkeley
Rip Bulkeley lives in Oxford, UK, and has written studies of the arms race, the space race, and international scientific cooperation. He is a member of British Pugwash, the Hakluyt Society, and the History Expert Group of ICSU's Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. He has published several articles in Polar Record, and contributed to a recent History of the International ... Read more
Reviews for Bellingshausen and the Russian Antarctic Expedition, 1819-21
'An extensive compilation of annotated correspondence and reports ... which sheds new light on the first Russian expedition to Antarctica. ... Bulkeley adds his profound background knowledge, which allows the reader to dip into everyday life, scientific knowledge and the political circumstances in Russia 200 years ago.' - Cornelia Lüdecke, Convenor, SCAR History Experts Group 'An invaluable ... Read more