Now fully updated; this widely respected text traces the lineage and development of Russian foreign policy with the insight that comes from historical perspective. The fifth edition incorporates new and fully updated coverage of issues including relations with the major powers and with other post-communist states; international security issues including arms control issues and grounds for sanctions and intervention; and domestic and regional issues related to natural resource politics; human rights; Islamism and terrorism.perspective. Chronologically organized chapters highlight the continuities of Russias behavior in the world since tsarist times as well as the major sources of change and variability over the revolutionary period; wartime alliances and cold war; dtente; the Soviet collapse; and the first post-communist decades. The fifth edition incorporates new and fully updated coverage of issues including relations with the major powers and with other post-communist states; international security issues including arms control issues and grounds for sanctions and intervention; and domestic and regional issues related to natural resource politics; human rights; Islamism and terrorism. New coauthor Vidya Nadkarni strengthens the books coverage of issues related to Asia. The basic framework used in the book is a modified realism that stresses the balance of power and the importance of national interest; and identifies several factors (both internal and external) that condition Russian policy. The interpretations are original and based on a mix of primary and secondary sources.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Civil War Reference :)By JillinoisRNAs with all of the 'Dummies' books; this is concise and to the point. It's very helpful to get an idea of what was going on during those years; and learning what my ancestors were for and against (some from the North and South). History was probably my least favorite subject in school .... well; there's math.... and since starting the family trees; I'm MUCH more interested. Great reference.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great One Volume Introductory History of the Civil WarBy Nick HowesAn excellent single-volume history of the Civil War for those that want to fill in the blanks of their education without getting bogged down in detail....its causes; its weapons; its battles; with information at the back aimed at travelers who wish to visit the battlefields they've read about and how to do it. Even a few tops tens at the end including The Ten Worst Civil War Generals. Maps; sidebars with interesting facts; index. Recommended reading.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy StargazerThis book explains everything from what led up to the war; how it ended and everything in between. It's full of information and interesting facts.The author has an impressive background and an easy writing style. I particularly enjoyed Chapter 29; where he gives descriptions of some of the generals. One of the best Civil War books I've ever read.
