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The Thousand Years War: Russia and the West
The Thousand Years War: Russia and the West
This is an unique book, with a theme never narrated before - about the wars and conflicts between Russia and the West seen through the eyes of a non-Western observer. The author-historian traces the story from the 9th century when the first recorded Western invasion occurred under Rurik the Viking, followed by the Teutonic Knights in 1241, the invasion by Charles XII of Sweden, the French invasion under Bonaparte, the terrible siege of Leningrad and battle of Stalingrad where Soviet Russia defeated Nazi Germany. All the invasions ended with Russian victory, She describes the proxy wars during and after the Cold War and now the NATO led war in Ukraine. The author has extensively quoted renowned Western analysts on the present Russian-Ukraine conflict. She describes how out of these tumultuous events has risen a new force comprising of non- Western nations who are shaping a multi-polar world and a new era of peace and equality between nations, a dream that was betrayed by the League of Nations and now the United Nations.
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This is an unique book, with a theme never narrated before - about the wars and conflicts between Russia and the West seen through the eyes of a non-Western observer. The author-historian traces the story from the 9th century when the first recorded Western invasion occurred under Rurik the Viking, followed by the Teutonic Knights in 1241, the invasion by Charles XII of Sweden, the French invasion under Bonaparte, the terrible siege of Leningrad and battle of Stalingrad where Soviet Russia defeated Nazi Germany. All the invasions ended with Russian victory, She describes the proxy wars during and after the Cold War and now the NATO led war in Ukraine. The author has extensively quoted renowned Western analysts on the present Russian-Ukraine conflict. She describes how out of these tumultuous events has risen a new force comprising of non- Western nations who are shaping a multi-polar world and a new era of peace and equality between nations, a dream that was betrayed by the League of Nations and now the United Nations.
Author
Achala Moulik Achala Moulik had her education in Washington, New York, Rome and London and graduated from London University where she studied Economics, Political Thought, World History, International Law, International Relations. Soon after she passed the civil service exams and joined the Indian Administrative Service where she served in various capacities, notably as Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India and Education Secretary to the Government of India when the Education for All Program was formulated and implemented. She has a parallel career as an acclaimed writer on political and cultural history, international relations, and three best selling novels. She was awarded the prestigious Pushkin Medal and the Yesenin Prize for her books on Russian history and culture.
Book Details |
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| Author | Achala Moulik |
| ISBN | 978-81-19798-87-2 |
| Subject | History and Politics |
| Number of Pages | 296 |
| Weight | 610 |
| Publisher | HAR-ANAND PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD |
| Publication Year | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Binding | Hardback |
