Strategy and Power in Russia 1600-1914

by William C. Fuller

Release Date: 01 October, 1998

Edition: Paperback

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First rate presentation

Fuller was my prof at the Naval War College in 1998 and there were not many who could boil down more historical background to something intelligible yet still connect the dots as well as he. This book continues that admirable quality of his; in fact this was used as a text at the Naval War College in its "Strategy and Policy" trimester.

Despite its size this book is not a "typical" academic work. "Typical" in this case begin defined as a dense work characterized by turgid prose. Yes, the topic is difficult, but Fuller writes so well and brings out so much interesting detail (detail that others would allow editors to cast off as unimportant) that it can safetly be said that if you could read only ONE book on the rise of Russian power then this would be the one. First rate!

Interesting book

One of these really big books people are afraid to read. It contains a wealth of info, with the most interesting stuff found after the middle of the book (personal opinion). It covers a great period of time, which would normally not allow for an in-depth look in the issues discussed. However, Fuler, manages to give not only an in-depth presentaion of his subject, but a good analysis as well. I would readily recomend the book to anyone interested in strategy and its association with national policies. Really interesting book.