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Lincoln and the Russians: The Story of Russian-American Diplomatic Relations During the Civil War
Discover how Lincoln and Russia shaped a hidden chapter of the Civil War.
This nonfiction work relies on archival material from Russia and the United States to reveal how a democratic nation and a repressive empire managed a delicate alliance. It explains how shared fears of foreign intervention helped keep the Union and the Czars aligned, even as their ideologies clashed.
The narrative centers on diplomatic stories, major players, and pivotal moments that influenced policy and public perception. It offers a clearer view of why the Russian fleet visited the United States and how the Polish question shaped decisions at the highest levels of government.Draws on diplomatic correspondence, archives, and newspaper sources to illuminate the eraFocuses on key figures such as Edouard de Stoeckl and William H. SewardExplains the role of international mediation attempts and naval movementsTraces the long-term effects on Russian-American relations and 19th‑century diplomacy Ideal for readers of history, diplomacy, and Civil War-era study seeking a new perspective on international ties during a crisis.
This nonfiction work relies on archival material from Russia and the United States to reveal how a democratic nation and a repressive empire managed a delicate alliance. It explains how shared fears of foreign intervention helped keep the Union and the Czars aligned, even as their ideologies clashed.
The narrative centers on diplomatic stories, major players, and pivotal moments that influenced policy and public perception. It offers a clearer view of why the Russian fleet visited the United States and how the Polish question shaped decisions at the highest levels of government.Draws on diplomatic correspondence, archives, and newspaper sources to illuminate the eraFocuses on key figures such as Edouard de Stoeckl and William H. SewardExplains the role of international mediation attempts and naval movementsTraces the long-term effects on Russian-American relations and 19th‑century diplomacy Ideal for readers of history, diplomacy, and Civil War-era study seeking a new perspective on international ties during a crisis.
321 pages, Hardcover
Published August 24, 2018
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