KHUDAKOV MIKHAIL (1894-1936) Ocherki po istorii Kazanskogo khanstva. [Kazan: Gos. izd-vo, 1923. 302, II p., 1 p. of maps; 23x16 cm. Vintage composite binding, calico spine. Good condition. Scratches to edges of covers. Engraved bookplate of Martin Winkler, designed by A. Kravchenko, on title page. One of the first works by Russian historians devoted to the Kazan Khanate, whose history, in the works of the great historians of the previous generation, was considered exclusively in the context of Russian history. Khudyakov's point of view differs from that of previous authors in that he sympathises with the Tatar people and portrays the policies of the Moscow state as aggressive and colonial. At the same time, he strives to maintain scientific objectivity. Mikhail Georgievich Khudyakov was a Soviet archaeologist and researcher into the history and culture of the peoples of the Volga region. His main works are devoted to the history of the Tatars, Volga Bulgaria and the archaeology of Kazan. First edition. A great rarity on the antiquarian market. Provenance: Martin Winkler (1893-1982) - German cultural and art historian, professor, specialist in early Russian art, member of the German Society for the Study of Eastern Europe. At the buyer's request, we will be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.