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.
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This scope of this volume is breathtaking. It builds on a wealth of recent scholarship to present an evolutionary overview of Russian strategy and military affairs in their full historical context. More than a study of leaders and campaigns, coverage extends from the situations and conditions that spawned armed conflict to the social elements and institutions that enabled it. * Bruce W. Menning, Adjunct Professor, History; and Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies, University of Kansas, USA * John W. Steinberg has crafted a timely study of the Russian militarys role in building the Russian Empire This volume allows readers to understand the evolution of Russian military might and the dangers associated with misguided foreign adventures Recommended [ for] general readers through faculty. * CHOICE *
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An exploration of how Russias military created an empire in the late 17th century and the vital role of the armed forces in Russia from that point to the present day.
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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
John W. Steinberg is Professor of History at Austin Peay State University, USA. He is the author of All the Tsar's Men: Russia's General Staff and the Fate of the Empire, 18981914 (2010) and the co-editor, along with Rex A. Wade, of The Making of Russian History: Society, Culture, and the Politics of Modern Russia (2009). He is also co-series editor, with Tony Heywood and David M. McDonald, of the international research project 'Russia's Great War & Revolution'.
