The Russian Advance

By Albert J. Beveridge

Book Overview

""The Russian Advance"" by Albert J. Beveridge is a historical book that explores the rise of Russia as a world power during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author delves into the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to Russia's growth and expansion, including its military campaigns, territorial acquisitions, and diplomatic relations with other nations. The book also examines the challenges and obstacles that Russia faced during this period, such as internal unrest, economic instability, and external pressures from rival powers. Through meticulous research and analysis, Beveridge provides a comprehensive account of Russia's transformation from a backward, agrarian society to a formidable global player. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Russian history, international relations, and the dynamics of power in the modern world.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: 1162779209
• ISBN13: 9781162779201
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"