In this fascinating, fastidiously detailed work, Emerson looks back to the first time that the United Kingdom and Russia competed on the world stage.

The Russian army has launched more drones and dropped more bombs on Ukraine in recent days, stressing the point that its goal ...

As Carl von Clausewitz wrote in the 19th century, “the aggressor is always peace-loving. ... He would prefer to take over our country unopposed.” ...

Manchuria, rich in resources and strategically crucial, became a coveted prize for Russia which sought year-round warm water ...