Russian Colonial Society in Tashkent, 1865–1923

"A powerful picture of the cultural impact of empire on Russia's periphery. . . . Highly recommended."—Choice
"Sahadeo gives a vivid and reliable account of European—'Sart' interaction in colonial Tashkent . . . a groundbreaking study in this field. Vol. 29, No. 1, March 2010"—Central Asian Survey
"[T]his book deserves a broad readership, both of Russianists and of 'imperialists' specializing in various national histories. 10, 4 (Fall 2009)"—Kritika
"A welcome and important contribution to historical scholarship. . . . Sahadeo's book illuminates issues of identity and rule that remain relevant today."—Far Eastern Economic Review
"This excellent book . . . provide[s] a vivid picture of a new, brash but insecure colonial capital existing alongside and often in conflict with an ancient Muslim culture."—Steppe
"Russian Colonial Society in Tashkent is an excellent book, rich in detail and anecdote from archival sources, local newspapers, memoirs and other publications . . . Sahadeo's book is likely to be a standard work on the colonial period for many years to come. Vol. 88.4, October 2010"—Slavonic and East European Review
"A very rich, very intelligent study."—Journal of Modern History
"Gives the reader an intriguing portrait of the city during some of its key historical moments."—Transitions Online