Introduction: the rise of Russian foreign trade int the 17th century -- Points of encounter: Russia's outlets to the world markets -- Demand-driven trade -- The Russian supply response -- The evolution of the Arctic route -- The changing fortunes of the Baltic route -- On the significance of cross-border trade -- New horizons: Russian trade with Asia and south-eastern Europe -- Conclusions: midwives of an empire
Includes bibliographical references (p. [517]-582) and index
