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Toyokawa Koichi
Department Undergraduate School , School of Arts and Letters Position Professor |
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| Language | Japanese |
| Publication Date | 2018/06 |
| Type | Academic Journal |
| Peer Review | Peer reviewed |
| Invitation | Invited paper |
| Title | Territorial Formation of Early Modern Russian Europe: Background to the Construction of a Formation Line in Southeastern Russia |
| Contribution Type | Sole-authored |
| Journal | Journal of Historical Studies |
| Journal Type | Japan |
| Volume, Issue, Page | (971),pp.36-47 |
| Total page number | null |
| Details | Throughout its history, Russia had built fortification lines to expand its territory and prevent invasions by nomads and other peoples. However, while expanding its territory in Central Asia in the 18th century, Russia realized that it could increase its control over the region by setting up well-planned fortification lines.
In fact, in 1731, the early Russian Empire decided to construct a fortified line called the Trans-Kama Line in the southeastern area of the empire. This fortified line was important because it was a beachhead in Central Asia and provided an opportunity for Russians to trade with India and China. Through the establishment of mobile and effective district militaries and the construction of new fortifications, it became possible to maintain the security of border regions at a much lower cost. The importance of this strategy was further clarified during the Orenburg expedition. |