Age of Rogues: Rebels, Revolutionaries, and Racketeers at the Frontiers of Empires: by Ramazan Hakkı Öztan and Alp Yenen, Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press, 2021, 424 p., £85.00, ISBN: 9781474462624 (Hardback).

"Age of Rogues: Rebels, Revolutionaries, and Racketeers at the Frontiers of Empires" by Ramazan Hakkı Öztan and Alp Yenen explores the role of non-state actors in the dismantling of empires and the emergence of new nation-states at the turn of the twentieth century. The book delves into various frontier regions between the Ottoman, Russian, Habsburg, and Qajar empires, highlighting the activities of rebels, revolutionaries, and racketeers. Through twelve case studies, the authors propose a new understanding of these actors within the context of imperial frontiers, challenging existing narratives and shedding light on the complexities of transgressive politics in the age of rogues. The book contributes significantly to borderland studies, international history, and security studies, offering a fresh perspective on how the frontiers of empires shaped the identities and actions of rogues during a tumultuous period in history. [Extracted from the article]