Roads to Glory: Late Imperial Russia and the Turkish Straits

Until now, it has been accepted that the Turkish Straits were a key factor in shaping Russian policy in the years leading to World War I. In this revisionist history, Ronald Bobroff exposes the true Russian concern before the outbreak of war: the containment of German aggression. He provides new insights into Russia's state development before the revolution and sheds new light on European diplomacy at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: Academic Studies Press

It has long been believed that the Turkish Straits, the Russian fleet's gateway to the Mediterranean, played a significant role in shaping Russian policy in the years leading up to World War I. Control of the Straits has always been considered the primary objective of Imperial Russia's foreign policy. In this compelling revisionist history, Ronald Bobroff challenges this notion by revealing the true Russian concern before the outbreak of war: the containment of German aggression. Drawing on extensive new research, Bobroff offers fascinating insights into Russia's state development before the revolution, examining the policies and personal correspondence of its policy makers. Moreover, through his detailed examination of the rivalries and alliances of the Triple Entente, he sheds new light on European diplomacy at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The Turkish Straits, the vital waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, have long held a pivotal position in shaping Russian policy in the years preceding World War I. The control of these straits has consistently been regarded as the utmost priority in Imperial Russia's foreign policy agenda. However, in this groundbreaking revisionist account, Ronald Bobroff challenges this prevailing notion by unveiling the genuine Russian concern prior to the outbreak of war: the urgent need to thwart German aggression. Through extensive and meticulous research, Bobroff has uncovered a wealth of new information that sheds light on Russia's state development before the revolution. He delves into the policies and personal correspondence of the policymakers, providing a fresh perspective on the complex dynamics of pre-revolutionary Russia. Moreover, Bobroff's detailed analysis of the rivalries and alliances within the Triple Entente sheds valuable light on European diplomacy at the dawn of the twentieth century. By examining the intricate web of relationships between nations, he sheds new light on the complex dynamics that shaped the geopolitical landscape of that era.

The Turkish Straits, a crucial maritime passage linking the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, have exerted a profound influence on Russian policy in the years preceding World War I. The control of these straits has consistently been regarded as the paramount objective of Imperial Russia's foreign policy. However, in this groundbreaking revisionist narrative, Ronald Bobroff challenges this established notion by unveiling the genuine Russian preoccupation prior to the outbreak of war: the urgent imperative to contain German aggression. Through extensive and meticulous research, Bobroff has unearthed a wealth of new information that sheds light on Russia's state development before the revolution. He delves into the policies and personal correspondence of the policymakers, providing a fresh perspective on the intricate dynamics of pre-revolutionary Russia. Moreover, Bobroff's comprehensive analysis of the rivalries and alliances within the Triple Entente sheds valuable light on European diplomacy at the dawn of the twentieth century. By examining the intricate web of relationships between nations, he sheds new light on the complex dynamics that shaped the geopolitical landscape of that era.

The Turkish Straits, a vital maritime passage connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, have exerted a profound influence on Russian policy in the years preceding World War I. The control of these straits has consistently been regarded as the paramount objective of Imperial Russia's foreign policy. However, in this groundbreaking revisionist narrative, Ronald Bobroff challenges this established notion by unveiling the genuine Russian preoccupation prior to the outbreak of war: the urgent imperative to contain German aggression. Through extensive and meticulous research, Bobroff has unearthed a wealth of new information that sheds light on Russia's state development before the revolution. He delves into the policies and personal correspondence of the policymakers, providing a fresh perspective on the intricate dynamics of pre-revolutionary Russia. Moreover, Bobroff's comprehensive analysis of the rivalries and alliances within the Triple Entente sheds valuable light on European diplomacy at the dawn of the twentieth century. By examining the intricate web of relationships between nations, he sheds new light on the complex dynamics that shaped the geopolitical landscape of that era.

Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644698105