Frederick W. Kagan examines Nicholas I's fundamental reorganization of the Russian military administration from 1832-1836. The reforms were conservative, intended to preserve and strengthen the status quo in Russia and abroad.
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In this very thorough and valuable study of Russian military and political history, Kagan, a professor of military history at the U.S. Military Academy, does an outstanding job of analyzing the reign of Nicholas I and his reorganization of the military in the 1830s. Nicholas developed the Russian economy, reformed the civil service, and codified military law, thereby transforming both Russia and its military. Using many new English and Russian sources, Kagan effectively explains both the internal and external forces at work during the first half of the 19th century. This study is not for the casual reader, but scholars and serious students of military and Russian history will appreciate Kagan's conclusions, which contribute to the overall understanding of European history. Despite the efforts of Nicholas I, Russia remained an autocratic and feudal empire that faced tragedy and defeat in the Crimean War. Recommended for academic and special collections in military, Russian, and European history. Larger public libraries should consider it as well.ADavid M. Alperstein, Queens Borough P.L., Jamaica, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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“Kagan brings his first-rate mind to bear on a broad and significant reinterpretation of Nicholas' rule. The result is major revision of the history of the period.” —William E. Odom, Yale University
“This work will inspire significant reconceptualization of the nature of war in the early industrial age.” —D.E. Showalter, Colorado College
“This well-written treatment of a little-studied aspect of Nicholas's regime is based on extensive research in newly available archival sources in Russia...a fine piece of analysis.” —History: Reviews of New Books
“The Military Reforms is particularly valuable in that it clearly demonstrates the significance of studying the armed forces of Imperial Russia.” —Journal of Slavic Military Studies
“This work will inspire significant reconceptualization of the nature of war in the early industrial age.” —D.E. Showalter, Colorado College
“This well-written treatment of a little-studied aspect of Nicholas's regime is based on extensive research in newly available archival sources in Russia...a fine piece of analysis.” —History: Reviews of New Books
“The Military Reforms is particularly valuable in that it clearly demonstrates the significance of studying the armed forces of Imperial Russia.” —Journal of Slavic Military Studies
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large active army, voennykh postanovlenii, main staff, central military administration, commissariat administration, reserve cavalry corps, indefinite furloughs, codification effort, war ministry, general staff system, own chancery, paper rubles, assistant bureau chiefs, war minister, independent corps, manpower base, infantry corps, logistics administration, male serfs, temporary force, chancery officials, duty administration Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
War Ministry, Chief of the Main Staff, Military Council, Duty General, Second Army, The Military Refirrns of Nicholas, General Council, The Military Reforrns, Inspectorate Department, Intendant General, State Council, First Army, Artillery Department, Commissariat Department, Black Sea, Provisions Department, General Establishment of Ministries, Preliminary Reform, The Unfinished Reform, Alexander's Legacy, Army of Poland, Lessons Lost, Ottoman Empire, State Control, Guards Corps New!
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large active army, voennykh postanovlenii, main staff, central military administration, commissariat administration, reserve cavalry corps, indefinite furloughs, codification effort, war ministry, general staff system, own chancery, paper rubles, assistant bureau chiefs, war minister, independent corps, manpower base, infantry corps, logistics administration, male serfs, temporary force, chancery officials, duty administration Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
War Ministry, Chief of the Main Staff, Military Council, Duty General, Second Army, The Military Refirrns of Nicholas, General Council, The Military Reforrns, Inspectorate Department, Intendant General, State Council, First Army, Artillery Department, Commissariat Department, Black Sea, Provisions Department, General Establishment of Ministries, Preliminary Reform, The Unfinished Reform, Alexander's Legacy, Army of Poland, Lessons Lost, Ottoman Empire, State Control, Guards Corps New!
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