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This volume, originally published in 1990 and now with an updated Preface, gives an account of the Allies' last concerted attempt to destroy Russia's nascent Bolshevik regime. At the start, it looked like a threat that should be taken seriously, as the Reds' enemies both native and foreign combined with trained mercenaries under the leadership of a Tsarist admiral. But it finished with a firing squad on the ice, and a grisly end for the ill-fated Admiral Kolchak. With him died the last hope for the old order in Russia, and the future of the new Soviet state was secure. The skill of the author's narrative lies in his mastery both of the detail and of the wider implications of these epic events.

Focusing on military intervention and peacekeeping, the author critiques the existing UN peacekeeping framework, reflecting on a decade of thought and writing. He aims to establish a new paradigm that addresses the complexities and challenges of the 21st century, offering insights into the evolution of military strategies and their implications for global peace efforts.

The author critically examines military intervention and peacekeeping, drawing on a decade of insights. By deconstructing existing UN peacekeeping frameworks, he aims to propose a new paradigm that addresses the complexities and challenges of the 21st century. This work reflects a deep engagement with evolving global dynamics and seeks to reshape the discourse around international peace efforts.

The True Story of Conflict from the Falklands to Afghanistan

A vivid account of the tragedy of England's first black celebrity, the story of the Tahitian prince brought to England by Captain Cook's companion.

The definitive history of the Russo-Japanese war