Book Review: The First Cold War: Anglo-Russian Relations in the 19th Century

Authors

Whitney Grespin

Files

Description

Author: Barbara Emerson

Reviewed by Dr. Whitney Grespin, Irregular Warfare Initiative fellow

An instructive historical case study and strategic diagnostic, The First Cold War: Anglo-Russian Relations in the 19th Century, clearly distills complex dynamics, reminding readers that to deal with Russia, the United States must remember Russia's motives and fears.

Publication Date

9-22-2025

Keywords

Britain, Russia, Crimean War, imperial expansion, diplomatic brinkmanship

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Recommended Citation

Whitney Grespin, Book Review: The First Cold War: Anglo-Russian Relations in the 19th Century ( US Army War College Press, 2025),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters_bookshelf/94