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This book explores the dilemmas of Georgian foreign policy since independence in 1991. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgiäa Caucasian republic with a fiercely independent national identity¿has sought its own special path to European modernity, a promised land of prosperity and peace. Foreign policy has sought to reconcile the dream of European identity with the reality of being a small, post-colonial nation that was governed from Russia for nearly two centuries and remains mired in border conflicts with Russia. In an era when Russian concerns about sovereignty are once again dominating geopolitics, this book interests historians, scholars of imperialism, and scholars of the former Soviet Union and its messy politics.Mariam Bibilashvili has a Ph.D. degree in Social Sciences from the University of Tsukuba, affiliated with the Special Program in Japanese and Eurasian Studies.

Title: Rasputin and the Russian RevolutionAuthor: Catherine RadziwillDescription:In "Rasputin and the Russian Revolution," Catherine Radziwill, a prolific writer and a witness to the tumultuous events of her time, delivers an enthralling and deeply insightful account of one of the most enigmatic figures in Russian history and his influence on the seismic events that shaped the course of the Russian Revolution.Radziwill's narrative unveils the captivating and controversial life of Grigori Rasputin, the Siberian mystic who held a mystifying sway over the Russian imperial family. With meticulous research and a discerning eye for detail, Radziwill delves into the mystique surrounding Rasputin, exploring his rise from obscurity to the inner circle of the Romanovs.Through Radziwill's vivid prose, readers are transported to the opulent world of pre-revolutionary Russia, where political intrigue, societal upheaval, and Rasputin's charismatic presence intersect. She explores the charismatic mystic's relationships with the Romanovs, particularly with the ill-fated Tsarina Alexandra, and examines the controversial role he played in advising the royal family.But Radziwill's narrative doesn't stop at Rasputin's life; it also paints a vivid backdrop of the broader sociopolitical landscape of Russia in the early 20th century. She skillfully weaves together the complex threads of discontent, unrest, and revolutionary fervor that ultimately led to the downfall of the Romanov dynasty and the emergence of the Russian Revolution."Rasputin and the Russian Revolution" is not only a captivating biography of Rasputin but also a thought-provoking analysis of the sociocultural and political forces that contributed to the demise of the Russian Empire. Radziwill's work stands as a testament to her keen historical acumen and her ability to breathe life into the past, making this book an essential read for history enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by the enigmatic figure of Rasputin and the seismic events that reshaped Russia and the world.

Incantation is a Chicana's witness of America's ongoing chaos, love, resistance, and resilience.

Account of The Battle of Itter Castle, 1945 - one of only two known times in the Second World War when Americans and Germans fought side by side.

"The book is relevant to persons interested in public governance, comparative politics and the politics of Brazil, Russia, and the United States. It would also be accessible to Ph.D. and motivated upper-division students, and to practitioners. The arguments are presented rigorously, but also in a captivating manner"--

A missing plane resurfaces - and so do long-submerged secrets...An RAF Dakota, presumed lost at sea during World War Two, has just been discovered at the bottom of a drained lake over twenty years later - complete with the skeletal remains of the pilot and a strange cargo of rubble. Why are the Soviets so interested in it, even attending the dead man's funeral? Why has unassuming civil servant David Audley been tasked with leading the investigation - and what was the plane carrying that some will kill for?

СОДЕРЖАНИЕПоездка в Соловецкий монастырь Печорский князь Берестяная книга БиографияСергей Васильевич Макси́мов (25 сентября (7 октября) 1831 - 3 (16) июня 1901) - русский этнограф-беллетрист. Брат писателя Николая и хирурга Василия Максимовых. Публиковался с 1853 г., преимущественно в Библиотеке для чтения. Начинал с очерков из народного быта. Ободрённый Тургеневым, Максимов в 1855 году предпринимает литературно-этнографическую экскурсию - пешеходное странствование по Владимирской губернии, посещает затем Нижний Новгород, Вятскую губернию. Этот опыт изучения народного быта отразился в очерках Крестьянские посиделки Костромской губернии, Извощики, Швецы (то есть портные), Сергач (вожак медведя), Вотяки, Нижегородская ярмарка, Соцкой, Булыня (скупщик льна), Маляр, Кулачок, Повитуха, Колдун и др., впоследствии вошедших в книгу Лесная глушь (СПб., т. 1-2, 1871).Когда по мысли великого князя Константина Николаевича морским ведомством был организован целый ряд этнографических экспедиций в различные края России (1855), Максимову достался Север он отправился к Белому морю, добрался до Ледовитого океана и Печоры и напечатал ряд статей в Морском сборнике, Библиотеке для чтения и Сыне Отечества, составивших затем книгу Год на Севере (1859, СПб.; 3 изд., 1871). Это произведение отмечено малой золотой медалью Императорского русского географического общества....(ru.wikipedia.org)

Con algunos de los nombres más memorables de la historia, la dinastía Romanov es una de esas familias reales cuyo legado solo puede ser rivalizado por unos pocos. Gobernando Rusia durante algo más de trescientos años, desde el siglo XVII hasta principios del XX, los zares Romanov y, en raros pero inolvidables casos, las emperatrices dominaron los paisajes políticos de su época y forjaron una de las dinastías más legendarias de todos los tiempos. De hecho, Rusia, el gran y poderoso Estado nación que conocemos hoy, se creó en gran parte gracias a los esfuerzos de gobernantes Romanov como Pedro el Grande o Catalina la Grande. La familia Romanov tiene garantizado para siempre un lugar en los libros de historia rusa, europea e incluso mundial. Sumergirse en la historia de una dinastía tan conocida es un placer para cualquiera que sienta pasión por aprender más sobre Rusia. Este es un anticipo de lo que encontrará en este libro: Una detallada historia del surgimiento de la dinastía Romanov, que tuvo lugar durante el periodo quizá más turbulento de la existencia de Rusia.La evolución social y política a lo largo de la dinastía Romanov, desde Mijaíl Romanov hasta Nicolás II.Una inmersión profunda en los conflictos externos e internos que dieron forma a Rusia bajo los Romanov.Un apasionante recorrido por la transformación cultural de Rusia, que pasó de ser un país atrasado a una superpotencia mundial empeñada en lograr una clara identidad europea.El papel de los Romanov en varios acontecimientos mundiales, como la Primera Guerra Mundial y la Revolución rusa de 1917.El legado de la dinastía Romanov.¡Y mucho más!Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón Añadir a la cesta para comenzar hoy mismo su viaje al pasado.

Select Speeches of Kossuth, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Rise of the Russian Empire, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

An exploration of how the ancient Maya engaged with their history by using, altering, and burying stone sculptures.

An engrossing history of the desperate battles for the Rzhev Salient, a forgotten story brought to life by the harrowing memoirs of German and Russian soldiers.The fighting between the German and Russian armies in the Rzhev Salient during World War II was so grisly, so murderous, and saw such vast losses that the troops called the campaign 'The Meat Grinder'. Though millions of men would fight and die there, the Rzhev Salient does not have the name recognition of Leningrad or Moscow. It has been largely ignored by Western historians - until now. In this book, Prit Buttar, a leading expert on the Eastern Front during World War II, reveals the depth and depravity of the bitter fighting for Rzhev. He details how the region held the promise of a renewed drive on the Soviet capital for the German Army - a chance to turn the tide of war. Using both German and Russian first-hand accounts, Buttar examines the major offensives launched by the Red Army against the salient, all of which were defeated with losses exceeding two million killed, wounded or missing, until eventually, the Germans were forced to evacuate the salient in March 1943.Drawing on the latest research, Meat Grinder provides a new study of these horrific battles but also examines how the Red Army did ultimately learn from its colossal failures and how its analysis of these failures at the time helped pave the way for the eventual Soviet victory against Army Group Centre in the summer of 1944, leaving the road to Berlin clear.

Brought to you by Penguin.Aiden Aslin joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, compelled to defend his adopted homeland from the growing threat of Russian invasion. In February 2022, as Russia mounted a full-scale offensive, Aiden and his unit were stationed at the frontline at Mariupol.Pinned down at a Mariupol steelworks, after a month-long siege and running out of supplies, Aiden was part of the mass surrender of over a thousand Ukrainian troops, in April 2022. Then his real ordeal began.Singled out for his British passport, Aiden was interrogated, tortured, stabbed, turned into a propaganda zombie, tried by a kangaroo court and then sentenced to death. A victim of a catalogue of abuses of international law, Aiden struggled to cling on to any hope of survival. Certain that he was going to be executed, he was eventually freed in a prisoner exchange and permitted to return home.In Putin's Prisoner, Aiden will tell the full, harrowing story of his time fighting in Putin's war, of his six months in Russian captivity, and of his hardened resolve to defend the freedoms of the people of Ukraine.(c)2023 Aiden Aslin & John Sweeney (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Brimming with life and drama, this is the first book to explore two thousand years of European history through one the greatest imperial networks ever built'A delightful, novel and authoritative history from the ground up' JUDITH HERRIN'Epic and witty ... Fletcher is a thoroughly enjoyable narrator because she peppers her learned prose with wry humour' TOBIAS JONES, Observer'Fletcher is a rare thing: an academic who writes beautifully and accessibly about big subjects ... utterly riveting, filled with golden nuggets' CHARLIE CONNELLY, New European'All roads lead to Rome.' It's a medieval proverb, but it's also true: today's European roads still follow the networks of the ancient empire, as Rome's extraordinary legacy continues to grip our imaginations.Over the two thousand years since they were first built, the roads have been walked by crusaders and pilgrims, liberators and dictators, but also by tourists and writers, refugees and artists. As channels of trade and travel, and routes for conquest and creativity, Catherine Fletcher shows how the roads forever transformed the cultures, and intertwined the fates, of a vast panoply of people across Europe and beyond.Reflecting on his own walk on the Appian Way, Charles Dickens observed that here is 'a history in every stone that strews the ground.' Based on outstanding original research, and brimming with life and drama, this is the first book to explore two thousand years of history through one of the greatest imperial networks ever built.