1981, ISBN: 9780710007971

Hardback. New. An exploration of reasons why the military has not intervened in the post-communist political arena since the advent of democracy in Russia. The author suggests that both … Mehr…

Hardback. New. An exploration of reasons why the military has not intervened in the post-communist political arena since the advent of democracy in Russia. The author suggests that both Gorbachev and Yeltsin utilized a highly effective, yet potentially troublesome, form of civil-military control., 6, New York: E.P. Dutton and Company, 1909. Brownish-yellow covers. Library label on spine; library labes on front paste down of vol. 1 and front and rear pastedowns of vol. 2; label removed (with small segment remaining) from flyleaf of vol. 1; pencil and ink marks on near labels; five small worm holes in blank outer edges of vol. 2 Corners very slightly rubbed.. First American Edition. Original Cloth. Good Plus., E.P. Dutton and Company, 1909, 2.5, Christopher Duffy - Russia's Military Way to the West: Origins and Nature of Russian Military Power, 1700-1800 - Boston, Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1981 - First Edition - Hardcover with Dust Jacket - 256pp - 25x19cmCondition Very Good: Dust Jacket some minor damage along edges, bottom corners of most pages bend throughout the book (see pictures). No other issues: tight, clean and complete.A very thorough history of how Russia's attempt to expand westward through Europe using Western military tactics and techniques. Illustrated with maps, reproductions of historical prints, and photographs, Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1981, 0<