The Military History of the Russian Empire from Peter the Great until Nicholas II / John W. Steinberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Steinberg, John W., author.

Series:

The Bloomsbury History of Modern Russia Series.

The Bloomsbury History of Modern Russia Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military history--Russia--18th century.

Military history.

Military history--Russia--19th century.

Military history--Russia--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (429 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2024.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2024.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

This book examines the rise and the fall of the Russian Empire through the lens of its military history. While much of the literature on this history tends to focus on epochs, The Russian Military and the Creation of Empire uses a variety of archival sources to capture this aspect of modern Russia from Peter the Great right up to the present day. John W. Steinberg analyzes the social dynamic between Russian society and its military over time. Through a focus on civil-military relations, he demonstrates that both the Tsarist and Soviet regimes were built on, and ultimately dependent upon, the support of the military. Case studies of significant battles are also used throughout the volume to reveal insights into the roles, missions, and capabilities of the Russian military since 1689. The Russian Military and the Creation of Empire is a vital study for all students of modern Russia and the history of modern warfare.

Contents:

List of Maps Introduction 1. Russia's Emergence in World Affairs (1689-1725) 2. Romanovs, Aristocrats, and the Creation of the Russian Empire (1725-1796) 3. The Defeat of Napoleon and the Apex of Empire (1796-1853) 4. From Defeat to Defeat; From Reform to Reform (1853-1918) 5. Russian Power Restored (1918-1953) 6. Soviet Imperium (1953-1991) Epilogue: Russian Power since 1991 and Future Considerations Bibliography Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Steinberg, John W. The Military History of the Russian Empire from Peter the Great until Nicholas II

ISBN:

9781350037212

1350037214

9781350037199

1350037192

9781350037205

1350037206

OCLC:

1416878740