Gregory Carleton Knihy

No nation is a stranger to war, but for Russians war is a central part of who they are. Their motherland has been the battlefield where some of the largest armies have clashed, the most savage battles have been fought, the highest death tolls paid. Having prevailed over Mongol hordes and vanquished Napoleon and Hitler, many Russians believe no other nation has sacrificed so much for the world. In Russia: The Story of War Gregory Carleton explores how this belief has produced a myth of exceptionalism that pervades Russian culture and politics and has helped forge a national identity rooted in war.

Focusing on the lives and works of two groundbreaking writers, this narrative explores their innovative approaches to war reporting and the profound impact they had on public perception of conflict. Through their revolutionary perspectives, the book delves into how their writings reshaped the discourse surrounding warfare, highlighting the interplay between literature and journalism in shaping societal understanding of military events.