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Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War

Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War

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Our take on the Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War

Herbert Kaplan's monograph examines how Russia's court and diplomacy pushed Europe toward the Seven Years' War. It is a short scholarly study, about 180 pages, from University of California Press, focused on the 1750s and the decisions of Empress Elizabeth's government. It suits history students and specialists in eighteenth-century diplomacy rather than general readers. Compared with broad surveys of the war, it is narrow and archival, trading narrative sweep for close analysis of one court's choices.

Best forHistory students studying eighteenth-century diplomacySpecialists in Russian imperial foreign policyReaders who want a focused monograph, not a survey
Pros
  • Short and tightly focused on one question
  • Draws on Russian and European diplomatic sources
  • Written by a specialist in the period
  • Useful for coursework and research on the war's origins
Cons
  • Narrow scope; assumes background in European history
  • Dense diplomatic detail rather than narrative
  • Little on the war's campaigns or aftermath
  • Older scholarship; newer work has added to the debate

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Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War price history

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Specifications

Author Name
Herbert Kaplan
Binding Type
Paperback
Book Format Type
ebook
Digital Format
ebook
Publisher
University of California Press
Book Author
Herbert Kaplan
Book Title
Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War
Book Language
English
Book Publisher
University of California Press
Book Dimensions
6.00 x 0.41 x 9.00 in
Page Count
180
Original Language
English
Edition Number
1st Edition

Questions and answers

Is this a full history of the Seven Years' War?
No. It covers the diplomatic lead-up and Russia's role in the outbreak, not the campaigns. For battles and the wider war, pair it with a general survey.
Is it readable for a general reader?
It is a scholarly monograph and assumes some knowledge of eighteenth-century Europe. Undergraduates in history will manage it; casual readers may find it dry.
What edition and format is this?
This is the first edition, published by University of California Press, in paperback and ebook formats. The book runs about 180 pages.
Does it cover Catherine the Great?
Only in passing. The focus is Empress Elizabeth's reign and the diplomacy of the 1750s, before Catherine's rule.
Is it useful for a research paper?
Yes, especially on Russian foreign policy and the war's origins. Its notes and sources point to further primary and secondary reading.
Where is the Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War cheapest?
At Barnes & Noble, for $23.95, 49% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Barnes & Noble, Walmart, eBay.

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