Putin's Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine

Mark Galeotti's book, "Putin's Wars," provides a timely overview of Russia's conflicts since Vladimir Putin became prime minister, including the invasion of Ukraine. It offers a strategic overview of the Russian military and its expansion, with anecdotes of military life and first-hand accounts from Russian officers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Financial Times has named Mark Galeotti's book, "Putin's Wars," as one of the Best Books of 2022. The book is a comprehensive history of Russia under Vladimir Putin's leadership, covering his involvement in various conflicts, including the invasion of Ukraine. Galeotti, a prolific military chronicler and analyst, has produced a timely overview of Russia's military power and its expansion to include new capabilities such as mercenaries and operatives in an information war against Western powers.

The book provides an engrossing strategic overview of the Russian military and its successes and failures on the battlefield. Thanks to Galeotti's wide-ranging contacts throughout Russia, the book is also peppered with anecdotes of military life, personal snapshots of conflicts, and an extraordinary collection of first-hand accounts from serving and retired Russian officers.

Russia continues to dominate the news cycle throughout the Western world, making it an important time to understand how and why Putin has involved his armed forces in a variety of conflicts for over two decades. "Putin's Wars" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of Russian politics and military affairs.

Weight: 748g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472847546