Under the Shadow of White Tara: Buriat Buddhists in Imperial Russia by Nikolay Tsyrempilov (review)

several languages there is no doubt. But he could have published this material more providentially as two or more specialized articles, allowing him to better hone his subject matter and offer clearer arguments. Instead, there is a wealth of information but few guideposts or conclusions. In the final analysis, this book will best serve as a compendium for historians and others interested in further exploring Anglo-Russian relations; policymaking, economics, law, architecture, society, and culture under Alexander I; and international business and finance. Roman OSHAROV