The Military History of Tsarist Russia examines Russian military history
from the rise of the Muscovite state to the present, even peeking
briefly into the future. The volume covers Russia's land forces
extensively, but also covers the development of the Russian Navy, and
the creation and development of the Russian Air Force - parts of the
Russian military machine that are frequently neglected in general
writings. The historical analysis addresses the development and function
of the Russian military whether in peace or in war, as well as the
impact of war and changes in the military upon Russian society and
politics. Questions of military organization, doctrine, and technique
are paramount, as well as the critical question of the interface between
the armed forces and society.