Soldiers of the Tsar: Army and Society in Russia, 1462-1874Whether or not today's mighty Soviet war machine has pre revolutionary roots is a matter for debate among historians. But it is well known that the grand princes of Moscow created a harsh but effective system for mobilizing men for military purposes that lasted for nearly 500 years. This volume explores the military aspects of Russian society and the service state from its 15th century origins until its obsolescence in the age of mass conscription and