This book is Curzon's first work on the subject since his 1888 expedition to the East. Published in London in 1889, it primarily focuses on Russian expansion and development in Central Asia, providing insights for Britain's future in India and surrounding regions. Curzon views the newly constructed Russian railways as a historical turning point in the regions along their routes, arguing that this would further enhance Russia's dominance and trade in Central Asia, thereby disrupting the balance of power and bolstering Russia's ambitions and capabilities for aggression against India. Many of the views expressed in this book regarding Russian Central Asia and Anglo-Russian relations were reflected in Curzon's subsequent governance.
本书是寇松1888年东方考察以来的第一本相关著作。该书于1889年在伦敦出版。本书主要关注俄国在中亚地区的扩张和发展, 为英国在印度及周边地区的未来提供参考。寇松在书中将俄国新修的铁路视作沿途地区的历史转折点, 认为此举将进一步提升俄国在中亚的统治能力和商贸水平, 从而破坏中亚的势力均衡, 助长了俄国对印度的侵略野心和能力。本书有关俄属中亚和英俄关系的许多观点都在寇松后续的实际执政中有所体现。
本书是寇松1888年东方考察以来的第一本相关著作。该书于1889年在伦敦出版。本书主要关注俄国在中亚地区的扩张和发展, 为英国在印度及周边地区的未来提供参考。寇松在书中将俄国新修的铁路视作沿途地区的历史转折点, 认为此举将进一步提升俄国在中亚的统治能力和商贸水平, 从而破坏中亚的势力均衡, 助长了俄国对印度的侵略野心和能力。本书有关俄属中亚和英俄关系的许多观点都在寇松后续的实际执政中有所体现。
