Europe in the Era of Imperialism. Volume 5

The fundamental work of academician Yevgeny Viktorovich Tarle "Europe in the Era of Imperialism," dedicated to the causes, course, and consequences of the First World War, immediately became a bestseller after its publication in 1927. The significance of this work... has not faded even today. There has not been, and is unlikely to be, such a deep study of the undercurrents and external currents of world politics before, during, and after the First World War in domestic science — and it's hardly going to appear. Tarle not only carefully and in fresh tracks examined the colossal array of sources that appeared during the first decade after what was then called the Great War, but also brilliantly processed this historical raw material into a true masterpiece. A vivid picture of the intricacies of foreign policy unfolds before the reader, painted against a broad historical background. In addition to its scientific value, the literary mastery of Tarle also evokes special admiration: the reader will hear a vivid human speech, clearly and understandably narrating the most complex events of a much more recent past for the author. It is no wonder that the book of "our Tarle" inspired the outstanding Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci to create his famous cinematic epic "The Last Emperor." Our edition also includes major articles by Academician Tarle on Russia's foreign policy and its rivals. A wonderful addition to the publication is the extensive, carefully selected, and accurately placed documentary illustrative material throughout the narrative, allowing readers to visually appreciate the participants, circumstances, and situations of this military-political confrontation.