Orlando Figes

The Crimean War: A History

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ISBN 13:: 9781250002525
author:: Orlando Figes
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Picador USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 575
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm
Genre:: History
Condition:: New
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The Crimean War: A History by Orlando Figes The Crimean War is a pivotal moment in modern history, a global industrialized struggle fought with unusual ferocity and incompetence. This masterly history by Orlando Figes reconstructs the first full conflagration of modernity, shedding light on the world at war from the palaces of St. Petersburg to the holy sites of Jerusalem. Figes draws on a wide range of sources, including Russian and Ottoman archives, to vividly depict the world at war. He explores the complex web of alliances and rivalries that led to the conflict, and examines the devastating impact on civilians and soldiers alike. With its original and rigorous study, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the war's enduring legacy. Through its sweeping narrative, The Crimean War offers a thought-provoking exploration of ethnic cleansing and the West's relations with the Muslim world, resonating with contemporary themes and issues.

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