This book explores the connections between Russia's expansion over vast territories occupied by people of many ethnicities, religions, and political experiences and the evolution of imperial administration and vision.

This collection positions itself uniquely within the literary tradition, blending satire, historical insight, and a wry examination of human nature to explore the theme of power and its intricacies.

This is Volume I of two on the people, institutions and resources of the Russian Empire first published in English in 1856.

An exploration of the role of empire in world history with special emphasis on the rise and fall of empire in Russia and the Soviet Union, with comparisons to a broad range of empires, ancient and modern.

A work delving into the end of the Romanov dynasty and the rise of the Bolsheviks by a foremost figure in the field of geopolitics in the early 20th century

This collection showcases a remarkable range of literary styles, from biting satire to compelling historical analysis, reflecting the tumultuous evolution of the Russian state.