Politics and the Russian Army Civil-Military Relations, 1689-2000 |
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| Author:
| Taylor, Brian D. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-81674-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2003 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $125.95 |
Book Description:
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This book is a comprehensive overview of the political role of the Russian military, from the time of Peter the Great (1689) to the present. The book explains why Russia has not experienced a successful military coup in over two centuries. The author uses a wide range of new material including archives and interviews. The book is unique in its combination of broad historical sweep -- covering the Imperial, Soviet, and post-Soviet periods of Russian history -- and detailed analysis of...
More DescriptionThis book is a comprehensive overview of the political role of the Russian military, from the time of Peter the Great (1689) to the present. The book explains why Russia has not experienced a successful military coup in over two centuries. The author uses a wide range of new material including archives and interviews. The book is unique in its combination of broad historical sweep -- covering the Imperial, Soviet, and post-Soviet periods of Russian history -- and detailed analysis of some of the most important events in Russian political history.