Russian Expansion
11 articles tagged with "Russian Expansion"
Russian Expansion in the 19th Century
Russian Empire's territorial growth through military conquests and strategic positioning in 19th century Central Asia, Siberia, and Transcaspia.
The Monroe Doctrine: Asserting US Dominance in the Western Hemisphere
The Monroe Doctrine, declared by President James Monroe in 1823, asserts US control over Western Hemisphere affairs to prevent European colonial expansion, ensuring sovereignty of new American nations.
Russian Expansion into Ottoman Europe
Explore Russia's expansion into Ottoman Europe from 1806 to 1828, marked by wars, nationalist movements, and complex diplomatic relations.
Russian Expansion Under Catherine II
Explore Catherine II's reign and her expansion of Russian territory through military and diplomatic means in Eastern Europe during the late 18th century.
The Challenges of Serfdom in Imperial Russia
Explore the challenges Imperial Russia faced with serfdom during expansion and modernization, highlighting economic inefficiencies and social rigidity.
Eastern Expansion and Russian State Formation
Explore Russia's territorial expansion during the 17th century through warfare and diplomacy, shaping its status as a European power.
Russian Expansion into Siberia
Explore Russian expansion into Siberia from the 16th to 18th centuries, driven by economic incentives like fur trade and overseen by Tsarist bureaucracy.
The Emergence of Tsarist Russia as a European Great Power
Explore Russia's rise from a peripheral state to a European great power through internal consolidation, cultural legitimization, and territorial expansion under Ivan IV.
The Decline of Turkish Power: 1683 to 1918
Explore the fall of Turkish power from 1683-1918 through sieges, treaties, and rising European influence.
Kang-hsis Expansion of Imperial Control: A Turning Point for China's Relations with Central Asia and Europe
Explore Emperor K'ang-hsi's reign marked by military campaigns consolidating imperial control over peripheral regions and formalizing international relationships through treaties like Nerchinsk.
Persian Decline in the Early 18th Century
Explore the decline of Safavid Persia in the early 18th century, marked by internal strife, Afghan revolt, and foreign interventions from Russia and Turkey.