"The Beginning and End of Sino-Russian Ili Negotiations" was written by Luo Dunjun, which records in detail a complex and fierce diplomatic negotiation between China and Russia over the Ili issue in the late Qing Dynasty. Based on a large amount of first-hand information, the book restores the twists and turns of the negotiation process in detail, revealing the invasion of foreign powers, the weakness of the court, and the tragic efforts of a few knowledgeable people to save the situation. The writing is rigorous and composed, with both historical value and realistic warning significance. It is one of the important works for understanding the evolution of Sino-Russian relations and the diplomatic dilemma of the late Qing Dynasty.
