Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear: Russia's War with Japan

A gripping account of the 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War—the conflict that stunned the world when an Asian power defeated a European empire. Weidenfeld & Nicolson delivers meticulous research and vivid storytelling, tracing how this 'short victorious war' became anything but, reshaping global politics and foreshadowing the tumult of the twentieth century. Perfect for military history enthusiasts, students of empire, and anyone fascinated by the moments when the old world order crumbled.