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OverviewExamines Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia and the often underappreciated prowess of the Russian navy. Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia continued throughout the eighteenth century, with Britain providing huge assistance to the growth of Russia's navy, and Russia making an essential but often overlooked contribution to Britain's maritime power in the period. From 1698 when Tsar Peter the Great served briefly as a trainee shipwright at Deptford dockyard Russia recruited British, often Scottish, shipwrights, engineers, naval officers and naval surgeons who both helped build up the Russian navy and who were also key advisers to the Russian navy at sea. At the same time, naval stores from Russia, especially after Britain lost the American colonies, were vital for the maintenance of Britain's fleet. Moreover, as this book argues, Russian naval power was much more formidable than is often realised, with the Russian navy active alongside the British fleet in the North Sea and winning decisive battles against the Ottoman navy in the Mediterranean, including the battles of Cesme in 1770 and Navarino in 1827. Britain did well to have Russia as a naval ally rather than an enemy. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this important subject, at a time when Britain's relationship with Russia is of considerable concern. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philip MacDougallPublisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd Imprint: The Boydell Press ISBN: 9781783276684ISBN 10: 1783276681 Pages: 234 Publication Date: 11 March 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Abbreviations Preface 1. Peter Mikhailov Travels to England 2.The First Entente Cordiale 3.Naval Collaboration 4. Harmony in Trade 5.Growing Naval Affinity under Three Empresses 6.Trade, Aid and Logistical Support 7.The Onset of Total War 8.The French Revolutionary War 9.The War Against Napoleon 10.Endgame Conclusion Bibliography IndexReviewsThis book provides a strong challenge to current interpretations of the early modern alliance between Russia and Britain. MacDougall's work helps to invite new ways of thinking about alliances beyond formal political arrangements. -- Kiri Raber * H-War * An accessible and informative history of one of the most important relationships in the eighteenth century. The focus on Russia's naval history produces an alternative perspective on some well-worn tropes of Russian history. * INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY * The author elaborated a compelling picture of the phases of bilateral relations between the UK and the Russian Empire from a British perspective. Erarbeitete der Autor ein überzeugendes Bild der Phasen der bilateralen Beziehungen zwischen Großbritannien unddem Russländischen Reich aus britischer Sicht. * JAHRBÜCHER FÜR GESCHICHTE OSTEUROPAS * This book provides a strong challenge to current interpretations of the early modern alliance between Russia and Britain. MacDougall's work helps to invite new ways of thinking about alliances beyond formal political arrangements. -- Kiri Raber * H-War * Author InformationPhilip MacDougall was formerly a Lecturer in the Department of Economic History at the University of Kent. He is the author and editor of several books on maritime history, including The Naval Mutinies of 1797 (Boydell, 2011), Naval Resistance to Britain's Growing Power in India, 1660-1800 (Boydell, 2014) and Islamic Seapower during the Age of Fighting Sail (Boydell, 2017). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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