The Russian Advance

By Albert J. Beveridge

Book Overview

The Russian Advance is a book written by Albert J. Beveridge, which provides a detailed account of the Russian Empire's expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers various aspects of Russia's advance, including its territorial acquisitions, military campaigns, and political developments. It also explores the economic, social, and cultural changes that occurred during this period, as well as the impact of Russia's expansion on other nations and regions.Beveridge's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the Russian Empire's rise to power. He draws on a wide range of sources, including primary documents, historical accounts, and personal observations, to present a nuanced and detailed picture of this complex period in world history.Overall, The Russian Advance is an essential read for anyone interested in Russian history or the history of global imperialism. It offers a compelling and informative account of one of the most significant political and military developments of the 19th and early 20th centuries.1904. With maps. Beveridge, U.S. Senator from Indiana and historian, published The Russian Advance after traveling the Trans-Siberian Railroad. This trip was a sobering personal revelation about Russian/Chinese racial harmony and thus a direct challenge to the famous imperialist speeches he had delivered in the previous decade. Partial Contents: Russia on the Pacific; The Overlords of the Czar�������s Advancing Power in the Far East; Manchurian Railway Results and Methods; The Russian Advance Paralleled by the German Advance; Russian Capital and Labor; The Independent Peasant Artisan; Holy Russia, the Orthodox Nation; Things Casually Observed; and Three Russians of World Fame.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141791985X
• ISBN13: 9781417919857
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"