Introduction to the Romanov Dynasty The Romanov Dynasty ruled Russia for over three centuries, from Michael I’s ascension in 1613 to the abdication of Nicholas II amidst the turmoil of the Russian Revolution in 1917. … Read more
The Battle of Zorndorf is remembered as one of the bloodiest and most brutal confrontations in the Seven Years’ War. Taking place on August 25, 1758, near the village of Zorndorf in eastern Prussia (now … Read more
The commanders of the White Army were former Tsarist generals who took control of the anti-Bolshevik forces in certain regions. Most white forces were led by former Tsarist commanders of varying abilities and knowledge. Among … Read more
On 18 January 1701 Frederick William, son of Prince-Elector Frederick III., formally elevated the Duchy of Prussia, which had previously commanded a title under the Polish crown, to a duchy (kingdom) and crowned him King … Read more
The Russian October Revolution of 1917 led to a civil war between the Bolshevik government and a number of rebel armies. The war is said to have begun in 1918, but fierce fighting began in … Read more
The term “Russification” refers to strategies aimed at spreading Russian culture and language among non-Russians. Unplanned russification by American historian Edward C. Thaden describes the natural process of cultural assimilation in which certain individuals or … Read more
The Russian-Japanese war was a 1904-1905 military conflict between the Russian Empire and the Japanese Empire. The Russo-Japanese War began because of a dispute over influence in Southeast Asia and ended in an embarrassing defeat … Read more
Leon Trotsky regarded himself as an orthodox Marxist-Leninist or Leninist and advocated the establishment of an avant-garde party that would use all necessary means to impose socialism. During his early involvement in Russian socialist politics, … Read more
The First Sino-Japanese War (May 25 — April 17, 1895 ) was a conflict between the Qing dynasty in China and the Japanese Empire over the influence of Joseon Korea. It was a great battle … Read more
Korea was placed under military rule by Japan in 1905 and annexed in 1910 as part of Japan’s 35-year imperialist expansion. Japanese colonization, Korean independence, and Japan’s annexation of Korea in August 1910 led to … Read more