M Translation Series Set 05: the Development of a Fighting Nation
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M Translation Series Set 05 includes "The Crimean War: The Forgotten Imperial Game" and "Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia". "Crimian War: The Forgotten Imperial Game" In 1853, Tsar Nicholas I used religious disputes to invade the Danube Principalities that are now Romania. Subsequently, the crumbling Ottoman Empire struggled to maintain its power in Europe, the United Kingdom, which was worried about Russia's expansion, and the French Emperor Napoleon III, who wanted to restore its glory, successively declared war on Russia. The Crimean War, which lasted for 18 months, caused huge human losses, completely rewritten the political landscape of Europe, and profoundly affected the modernization processes of Russia and Turkey. "Natasha's Dance: A History of Russian Culture" explores the differences between European civilization and folk elements in Russian culture, the confrontation between "civilized" and "native" Russias, and the division between the aristocratic upper class and the lower class rural people through the discussion of Russian ballet, painting, poetry, drama and music that emerged in the 18th century. The book further discusses the construction and expression of "Russian soul" and "Russianness", revealing the impact of politics, national identity, social concepts, customs, folk art, religion, etc. On the formation and development of Russian culture, presenting a splendid and dazzling cultural scroll full of dramatic details.
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