Book description
For centuries, Russian imperialism has shaped the fate of its neighbours, from the tsarist conquests to Soviet domination and today's relentless aggression. This book exposes the Kremlin's enduring ambition to control its periphery, dismantling the myths used to justify its actions - from claims of shared history to the weaponization…
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1 author picked Unfinished Empire as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a great book because it takes a deep dive into the reasons behind the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
It shows how Russia has often presented itself as an anti-imperial power, while engaging in imperialism. It provides a balanced and historically and theoretically informed view of Russian imperialism and debunks many commonly circulating myths and explains problems with the European Union’s decision-making processes.
While there are now many books on the Ukraine war, this is one of the most deeply informed and consequently best.
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