Diplomacy and Deception

Delve into the intricate world of international relations with Diplomacy and Deception by Taylor & Francis Ltd. Published in 1997, this compelling hardback edition spans 344 pages and offers a thorough examination of the secret agreements forged between Moscow and the Peking Government in 1924. These pivotal agreements were further solidified by a Soviet-Japanese convention in 1925, enabling the Bolsheviks to reclaim significant tsarist concessions in China. Explore the historical context and implications of these agreements, which included the reclamation of Outer Mongolia, the Chinese Eastern Railway, the Boxer Indemnity, and the right of extraterritoriality. This insightful study is essential for anyone interested in the complexities of diplomacy and the impact of historical treaties on modern geopolitics.