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Putin's wars the rise of Russia's new imperialism

This fully updated book offers the first systematic analysis of Putin's three wars, placing the Second Chechen War, the war with Georgia of 2008, and the war with Ukraine of 2014-2015 in their broader historical context. Readable and clearly argued, this study is essential for understanding the...

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Main Author: Herpen, Marcel van (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland Rowman & Littlefield [2015]
Edition:Second edition
Subjects:
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich > 1952- > Military leadership
South Ossetia War, 2008
Imperialism > History > 21st century
War crimes > History > 21st century
Genocide > History > 21st century
Russia (Federation) > Relations > Russia (Federation) > Chechni︠a︡
Chechni︠a︡ (Russia) > Relations > Russia (Federation)
Chechni︠a︡ (Russia) > History > Civil War, 1994-
Russia (Federation) > Relations > Georgia (Republic)
Georgia (Republic) > Relations > Russia (Federation)
Russia (Federation) > Relations > Ukraine
Ukraine > Relations > Russia (Federation)
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Summary:This fully updated book offers the first systematic analysis of Putin's three wars, placing the Second Chechen War, the war with Georgia of 2008, and the war with Ukraine of 2014-2015 in their broader historical context. Readable and clearly argued, this study is essential for understanding the dynamics of Putin's regime.
Physical Description:xx, 317 pages 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781442253582

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