Russia, 1762-1825 : military power, the state, and the people /

Main Author: Hartley, Janet M.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2008.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Russia at war, 1762-1825
  • The military estate: size and deployment
  • The lower ranks: conscription and community
  • The officer corps: service and challenge to the state
  • The cost: expenditure and income
  • The cost: agriculture, industry, and trade
  • The impact: conflict with civilians in peace and war
  • The state: administration, law, and magic
  • The expansion of the state: conflict, assimilation, and identity
  • Rulers and armies: warfare, image, culture, and identity
  • The military colonies
  • Conclusion: militarization and modernization?