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Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear: Russia's War with Japan

AUTHOR Connaughton, Richard
PUBLISHER George Weidenfeld & Nicholson (04/01/2007)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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This definitive history of the Russo-Japanese War received rave reviews in its first edition-The Economist, for one, called it "A remarkably lively and enjoyable account." As the 100th anniversary of the conflict approaches, Connaughton's fascinating study will receive renewed attention and appeal to both military enthusiasts and the wider history market. In fascinating detail, he reveals the hopeless confusion of the Russian command structure and how the Russian naval defeat at Tsushima was as farcical as it was complete.
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ISBN-13: 9780304366576
ISBN-10: 0304366579
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 384
Carton Quantity: 20
Product Dimensions: 6.50 x 0.99 x 7.82 inches
Weight: 0.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: GB
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BISAC Categories
History | Wars & Conflicts - General
History | Asia - Japan
History | Russia - General
Dewey Decimal: 952.031
Library of Congress Control Number: 2004463416
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This definitive history of the Russo-Japanese War received rave reviews in its first edition-The Economist, for one, called it "A remarkably lively and enjoyable account." As the 100th anniversary of the conflict approaches, Connaughton's fascinating study will receive renewed attention and appeal to both military enthusiasts and the wider history market. In fascinating detail, he reveals the hopeless confusion of the Russian command structure and how the Russian naval defeat at Tsushima was as farcical as it was complete.
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