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The Tsars Colonels: Professionalism, Strategy, And Subversion In Late Imperial Russia,Used
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In This Impressive Study, David Rich Demonstrates How The Modernization Of Russia'S General Staff During The Second Half Of The Nineteenth Century Reshaped Its Intellectual And Strategic Outlook And Equipped The Staff To Play A Strong, And At Times Dominant, Role In Shaping Russian Foreign Policy.Rich Weaves Together Several Levels Of Narrative To Show How The Increasingly Sophisticated, Scientific, And Positivistic Work Attitudes And Habits Of The General Staff Acculturated Younger Officers, Redefining Their Relationship With, And Responsibilities To, The State. In Time, This New Generation Of Officers Projected Their Characteristic Notions Onto The State And Onto Autocracy Itself; Professional Concern For The Security Of The State Eclipsed Traditional Unquestioning Loyalty To The Regime. Rich Goes On To Show How Divergence Between Diplomatic And Military Aims Among Those Responsible For Making Strategy Cost The State Dearly In Terms Of Economic Stability And International Standing.The Author Supports His Findings With Original Research In Russian Foreign Policy And Military Archives And Wide Reading In Published Sources. The Tsar'S Colonels Contributes To A Number Of Debates In Russian Military And Social History And Offers New Insights On The Structural Roots Of The Great War, And On The Theoretical Problems Of Modernization And Professionalization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Tsar’s Colonels' by David Rich? A: The book examines how the modernization of Russia's general staff in the late 19th century influenced its strategic outlook and role in foreign policy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Tsar’s Colonels'? A: The author is David Alan Rich.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Tsar’s Colonels'? A: It is a hardcover book, specifically a First Edition published on April 20, 1999.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Tsar’s Colonels'? A: The book contains 310 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Does 'The Tsar’s Colonels' include original research? A: Yes, the author supports his findings with original research in Russian foreign policy and military archives.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'The Tsar’s Colonels'? A: The book discusses professionalism, strategy, and the impact of modernization on the Russian military and its relationship with the state.
- Q: Is 'The Tsar’s Colonels' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it contributes to debates in Russian military and social history and offers insights relevant for academic research.
- Q: What insights does the book provide regarding the Great War? A: The book offers new insights into the structural roots of the Great War and theoretical issues of modernization and professionalization.
- Q: Is there any specific historical context covered in the book? A: Yes, it focuses on the late Imperial Russia period, particularly the second half of the 19th century.