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Manchuria, the name given to China’s North-eastern provinces by
foreign powers, has been contested by China, Russia and Japan in
particular over many centuries. This book surveys the history of
Manchuria, focusing particularly on the Russian and Soviet
perspective. It outlines early colonisation of the region and
examines the importance of the Chinese Eastern Railway, a branch of
the Trans-Siberian Railway, and the remarkable railway city of
Harbin for consolidating the Russian presence in the region and for
developing the region’s economy. It goes on to consider twentieth
century developments, including the Japanese invasion and the
puppet state of Manchukuo. Throughout, the book reflects on the
nature of empire, especially Russian/Soviet imperialism and its
similarities to and differences from other nations’ imperial
ventures.
The USA's contribution to the making of the USSR was accidental. In
the belief that the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic
could not survive, American statesmen strove to keep the former
tsarist empire intact for a non-communist successor regime in the
face of attempts by other powers to carve out spheres of influence
in both European and Asiatic Russia. In this manner, they
unwittingly facilitated the formation of the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics. At the Washington Conference on the Limitation
of Armament and on Pacific and Far Eastern Questions of 1921-1922,
hosted by President Harding, the USA established predominance over
Britain and its empire, France and Japan in a series of treaties
limiting the size of the world's major navies and aiming at
stability throughout the Pacific as well as on the Asiatic
mainland. Meanwhile, 'uninvited Russia' was attempting to establish
its hold on the former tsarist lands, partly through the stratagem
of the Far East Republic used against Japanese intervention. In
1922, Soviet power was consolidated in the creation of the USSR.
question' at the Washington Conference and throw light on the
emergence of the 'Versailles-Washington' system of international
relations.
World Order in History (1996) argues that historians' ideas about
world order have been influential in transforming nations' sense of
themselves, and it pursues these arguments with particular
reference to Russia and the Soviet Union and the Western world.
Manchuria, the name given to China's North-eastern provinces by
foreign powers, has been contested by China, Russia and Japan in
particular over many centuries. This book surveys the history of
Manchuria, focusing particularly on the Russian and Soviet
perspective. It outlines early colonisation of the region and
examines the importance of the Chinese Eastern Railway, a branch of
the Trans-Siberian Railway, and the remarkable railway city of
Harbin for consolidating the Russian presence in the region and for
developing the region's economy. It goes on to consider twentieth
century developments, including the Japanese invasion and the
puppet state of Manchukuo. Throughout, the book reflects on the
nature of empire, especially Russian/Soviet imperialism and its
similarities to and differences from other nations' imperial
ventures.
The USA's contribution to the making of the USSR was accidental. In
the belief that the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic
could not survive, American statesmen strove to keep the former
Tsarist empire intact for a non-communist successor regime in the
face of attempts by other powers to carve out spheres of influence
in both European and Asiatic Russia. In this manner, they
unwittingly facilitated the formation of the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics. This book shows the importance of the 'Russian
question' at the Washington Conference and throws light on the
emergence of the 'Versailles-Washington' system of international
relations.
Contents: 1. Inheritance: nations and empires, before 1898 2. Conception: the First World War and revolution, 1898-1921 3. Gestation: new world orders and the Second World War, 1921-45 4.Youth: Cold War and decolonisation, 1945-68 5. Maturity: Cold War and the Third World, 1968-91 6. The legacy: death or rebirth? 1991-
The Superpowers traces the development of the USA and Russia (later USSR) from 1898 through to 2000, placing the Cold War, from inception to ending, into the wider social, economic and political context. This is the first history of the two major participants and their relationship throughout the twentieth century. The Superpowers: explores the intertwining history of the two powers chronologically and includes discussion of: * the inheritance of the two great powers and their imperial background * World War One and the Russian Revolution * Capitalism and Socialism * World War Two and its impact * the conflicts in Berlin, Czechoslovakia, Vietnam and Afghanistan * Perestroika and the end of the USSR * the significance of the events of 1991 and their legacy.
Revised and expanded, the second edition of this fascinating study
surveys the first two centuries of Romanov rule from the foundation
of the dynasty by Michael Romanov in 1613 to the accession of
Alexander I in 1801. The central theme of the book is the growth of
absolutism in Russia throughout these years, and it traces in
detail how the Russian variety of what was a contemporary European
phenomenon came fully into being.
The book examines the evolution of the predicament symbolised by
the setting of the Doomsday Clock at a few minutes to midnight in
the context of the Anthropocene Era from 1763, making special
reference to the study of history throughout the period. It seeks
to demonstrate the necessity for history as science, while pointing
out the inadequacy of some previous approaches. It argues for a
pandisciplinary approach to today's crisis.
Revised and expanded, the second edition of this fascinating study
surveys the first two centuries of Romanov rule from the foundation
of the dynasty by Michael Romanov in 1613 to the accession of
Alexander I in 1801. The central theme of the book is the growth of
absolutism in Russia throughout these years, and it traces in
detail how the Russian variety of what was a contemporary European
phenomenon came fully into being.
The book examines the evolution of the predicament symbolised by
the setting of the Doomsday Clock at a few minutes to midnight in
the context of the Anthropocene Era from 1763, making special
reference to the study of history throughout the period. It seeks
to demonstrate the necessity for history as science, while pointing
out the inadequacy of some previous approaches. It argues for a
pandisciplinary approach to today's crisis.
Great Men in the Second World War provides a new perspective on the
role of the individual in history. Paul Dukes selects five Great
Men, each in his turn one of the leaders of the three victorious
powers, the UK, the USA and the USSR. The identity of the Big Three
changed significantly during the last months of the conflict.
Roosevelt died in April 1945 and was succeeded by Truman. Churchill
lost the general election to Attlee in July. Stalin alone provided
continuity throughout the conferences of the Big Three, and
immediately beyond. The book explores the power of these
individuals, asking such questions as: -To what extent did the
leaders exert their own influence and to what extent could they be
considered to be spokesmen for their countries? -How significant
was it that Truman and Attlee had less colourful personalities than
Roosevelt and Churchill? -Was Stalin uniquely bad while the others
were good? Drawing in particular on the record of their interaction
at the Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam Conferences, but also making use
of other sources including novels as well as works of history, Paul
Dukes sheds light on both the major statesmen involved and the
nature of the Second World War. This is a book that will be useful
for students of the Second World War and anyone with an interest in
the role of individuals in history.
Great Men in the Second World War provides a new perspective on the
role of the individual in history. Paul Dukes selects five Great
Men, each in his turn one of the leaders of the three victorious
powers, the UK, the USA and the USSR. The identity of the Big Three
changed significantly during the last months of the conflict.
Roosevelt died in April 1945 and was succeeded by Truman. Churchill
lost the general election to Attlee in July. Stalin alone provided
continuity throughout the conferences of the Big Three, and
immediately beyond. The book explores the power of these
individuals, asking such questions as: -To what extent did the
leaders exert their own influence and to what extent could they be
considered to be spokesmen for their countries? -How significant
was it that Truman and Attlee had less colourful personalities than
Roosevelt and Churchill? -Was Stalin uniquely bad while the others
were good? Drawing in particular on the record of their interaction
at the Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam Conferences, but also making use
of other sources including novels as well as works of history, Paul
Dukes sheds light on both the major statesmen involved and the
nature of the Second World War. This is a book that will be useful
for students of the Second World War and anyone with an interest in
the role of individuals in history.
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Black Cobra (DVD)
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jeff Wolfe, T.J. Storm, Paul Duke, Ogy Durham, …
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R43
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T.J. Storm stars in the title role of this martial arts action
feature. To obtain the necessary funds to release his father from
prison, South African martial artist Sizwe Biko aka Black Cobra
(Storm) smuggles stolen diamonds into the US to sell them on the
black market. But when he is double-crossed by the Japanese mafia
the Black Cobra is forced to use deadly methods to recover his
stolen goods.
The Urals are best known as the boundary between Europe and Asia.
"A History of the Urals" demonstrates the region's importance in
its own right, as a crucible of Russia's defence industry in
particular. In the first English-language book to explore the
subject fully, Paul Dukes examines the region's contribution to the
power of the state in tsarist, Soviet and post-Soviet times,
offering a refreshing antidote to Moscow-centric interpretations of
Russian history. The book contextualises more recent periods with
chapters on the earlier years of the Urals and covers the key
environmental as well as economic, political and cultural
themes.The book contains illustrations and maps, plus lists of
books and websites, as aids to further research and understanding
of the subject. "A History of the Urals" is an important book that
provides new and valuable insights for all students of Russian
history.
The Urals are best known as the boundary between Europe and Asia.
"A History of the Urals" demonstrates the region's importance in
its own right, as a crucible of Russia's defence industry in
particular. In the first English-language book to explore the
subject fully, Paul Dukes examines the region's contribution to the
power of the state in tsarist, Soviet and post-Soviet times,
offering a refreshing antidote to Moscow-centric interpretations of
Russian history. The book contextualises more recent periods with
chapters on the earlier years of the Urals and covers the key
environmental as well as economic, political and cultural
themes.The book contains illustrations and maps, plus lists of
books and websites, as aids to further research and understanding
of the subject. "A History of the Urals" is an important book that
provides new and valuable insights for all students of Russian
history.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
The development of Europe accelerated from the middle of the
seventeenth century with the formation of the nation states and the
growth of empires. By the beginning of the twentieth century,
European empires dominated most of the world's surface - however,
the two world wars brought the continent down from its peak of
power. From 1945 to 1989, Europe lost its empires and fell under
the influence of the two superpowers, the USA and the USSR; but
with the decline and fall of the latter, Europe has since moved
towards a new unity. Paths to a New Europe considers the
development of the continent from its origins through premodern to
postmodern times, and provides a balanced treatment of Europe and
of its wider global setting. Within the overall division of East
and West Europe, each section is given due attention and Paul Dukes
shows how cultural traditions, along with socio-economic
differences and realignments of political power, have evolved over
the centuries, still exerting influence as Europe moves towards
unity after the collapse of the Eastern bloc and the end of the
Cold War.
Is today's Russia capable of democracy, the free market, and a
pluralist ideology? In this new edition of "A History of Russia, "
Paul Dukes investigates these questions, taking into full account
the extraordinary changes that have occurred since the arrival of
first Mikhail Gorbachev and then Boris Yeltsin. Substantially
expanded and rewritten, this new edition sets these events within
the context of over 1100 years of Russian history. Dukes reviews
the successive phases in Russian history from medieval Kiev and
Muscovy to the current post-Soviet Union, with distinctive sections
on political, economic, and cultural aspects of each period.
With its breadth of scope and conciseness of presentation, this
third edition of "A History of Russia" will be invaluable to
students of European and Russian history, and also to students of
Russian language, literature, and social science.
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