Russo-Japanese Relations, 1905-17: From enemies to allies

One surprising outcome of the Russo-Japanese War of 1902-04 was that, although Russia was humiliatingly defeated, by 1916 Russia and Japan had become allies. This book provides a detailed analysis of how this remarkable turnaround came about. Based on extensive original research in both Russian and Japanese archives, the book charts diplomatic developments, explores how Japanese and Russian thinking evolved, and assesses the wider international impact of the new alliance.