Crimean War: British Grand Strategy against Russia, 1853-56

The Crimean War: British Grand Strategy against Russia, 1853-1856, by Andrew Lambert, is a ground-breaking study that focuses on grand strategy, the development and implementation of national policy, and the rejection of the Continentalist orthodoxy that dominated contemporary writing about the history of war. The new edition of the book, with a new introduction, makes it available to a new generation of scholars.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 396 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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In contrast to every other book about the conflict, Andrew Lambert's groundbreaking study, The Crimean War: British Grand Strategy against Russia, 1853-1856, stands out as a unique and comprehensive examination of the war. Rather than focusing solely on the operational history of the armies in the Crimea or the diplomacy of the conflict, Lambert's work delves into the realm of grand strategy, exploring the development and implementation of national policy and strategy. At its core, the study revolves around the key concepts of strategic, which are drawn from the works of Carl von Clausewitz and Sir Julian Corbett. Instead of concentrating on military operations, the book emphasizes naval operations, reflecting an era when British security policy was heavily influenced by the Inner German Frontier, the British Army of the Rhine, and Air Force Germany.

Originally published in 1990, the book coincided with the end of the Cold War, marking a significant shift in Britain's strategic landscape. As the country's focus began to shift away from the continent, new commitments emerged that heralded a return to maritime strategy, as hinted at in the defense policy papers of the 1990s. To make this essential book accessible to a new generation of scholars, a new introduction has been included in the new edition, contextualizing the 1990 text and placing it within the evolving historiography of the Crimean War.

In conclusion, The Crimean War: British Grand Strategy against Russia, 1853-1856, by Andrew Lambert, is a groundbreaking work that offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the conflict. By delving into the realm of grand strategy and emphasizing naval operations, the book challenges conventional narratives and provides valuable insights into the development of British security policy during a pivotal period in history. This new edition, with its updated introduction, makes the book even more accessible to scholars and contributes to our understanding of the Crimean War and its enduring impact on global politics.

\n Weight: 600g\n
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367669638\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n