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"A masterful presentation of fact by an author who has thoroughly researched his material and presented a clear point of view as to how events actually occurred.
Anyone wishing to develop a greater understanding of the military and civil-military relationship of the last generation of Soviet/Russian leadership needs to read this truly indispensable account. "--Parameters"Herspring provides a readable overview not only of presidential-military relations in the period, but also of the state and activities of the Soviet and subsequently Russian armed forces."--The International History Review
"Hersping has done a masterful job of explaining the personalities, complexities, and intrigues between Russia's political and military leaders during the past two decades. This is an essential text for modern Russian historians and those interested in civil-military relations."--The Russian Review
"Herspring makes a persuasive case for the tremendous impact political leadership often makes on institutional development in transitional states. The writing is crisp, the insights are original, and the arguments are convincing. This is a major contribution to the literature; indeed, no finer book is available on Russian military politics. Highly recommended."--Choice
"An important and authoritative study that provides one of the most perceptive, readable, and sure-footed analyses of a complex phenomenon. . . . Essential reading for anyone trying to understand the condition of Russia's army and how it relates to civil authorities."--Richard Sakwa, author of Putin: Russia's Choice
"Clearly and cogently catalogs the many problems the Russian state and its armed forces face, all the while suggesting solutions within the context of what has occurred in the past."--David M. Glantz, author of Colossus Reborn: The Red Army at War, 1941-1943
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