Medieval Russia, 980-1584

Medieval Russia, 980-1584
Author: Janet Martin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 486
Release: 1995-12-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521368322

This book is a concise and comprehensive narrative history of Russia from 980 to 1584. It covers the history of the realm of the Riurikid dynasty from the reign of Vladimir 1 the Saint, through to the reign of Ivan the Terrible, who sealed the end of his dynasty's rule. Presenting developments in social and economic areas, as well as in political history, foreign relations, religion and culture, Medieval Russia, 980-1584 breaks away from the traditional view of Old Russia as a static, immutable culture, and emphasises the 'dynamic' and changing qualities of Russian society. Janet Martin develops clear lines of argument that lead to conclusions concerning how and why the states and society of the lands of the Rus' assumed the forms and characteristics that they did. Broadly accessible with informative and provocative interpretations, this book provides an up-to-date analysis of medieval Russia.

The Crisis of Medieval Russia 1200-1304

The Crisis of Medieval Russia 1200-1304
Author: John Fennell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2014-10-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317873130

John Fennell's history of thirteenth-century Russia is the only detailed study in English of the period, and is based on close investigation of the primary sources. His account concentrates on the turbulent politics of northern Russia, which was ultimately to become the tsardom of Muscovy, but he also gives detailed attention to the vast southern empire of Kiev before its eclipse under the Tatars. The resulting study is a major addition to medieval historiography: an essential acquisition for students of Russia itself, and a book which decisively fills a vast blank on the map of the European Middle Ages for medievalists generally.

Russia and the Golden Horde

Russia and the Golden Horde
Author: Charles J. Halperin
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 193
Release: 1987-07-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 0253013666

This revelatory study of Russian medieval history and the age of Mongolian conquest “infuses the subject with fresh insights and interpretations” (History). In the 13th century, a Mongolian confederation known as The Golden Horde dominated a vast region including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and the Caucuses. Though it would hold power into the 15th century, the influence of the Mongolian Empire on Russian history and culture has been all but ignored. Only in recent years have historians, archeologists, and philologists started to shed much needed light on this significant period of Mongol rule. In this enlightening new study, historian Charles Halperin assesses these recent findings to provide a comprehensive view of this chapter in Russian medieval history, offering a new interpretation of what role the Mongols played in the story of Russia. A Selection of the History Book Club “Combining rigorous analysis of the major scholarly findings with his own research, Halperin has produced both a much-needed synthesis and an important original work." –Library Journal

Medieval Russia's Epics, Chronicles, and Tales

Medieval Russia's Epics, Chronicles, and Tales
Author: Serge A. Zenkovsky
Publisher:
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1963
Genre: English literature
ISBN:

Anthology covering from the 11th through the 17th century, containing over sixty selections, many of which are translated into English for the first time.

Historical Dictionary of Medieval Russia

Historical Dictionary of Medieval Russia
Author: Lawrence N. Langer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2021-09-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1538119420

The emergence of Russia or Rus’, as it was known, from a group of scattered Slavic tribes into one of the most powerful states of medieval and modern European history is an extraordinary story. It is a story filled with much struggle as there were historical periods when Russia almost ceased to exist as it underwent invasion and conquest. Historical Dictionary of Medieval Russia, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about medieval Russia.

Armies of Medieval Russia 750–1250

Armies of Medieval Russia 750–1250
Author: David Nicolle
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 49
Release: 1999-11-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1855328488

In the centuries following the first expeditions down the great rivers of northern Russia by Viking traders and adventurers, the foundations for a new state were laid. Many influences combined in this colourful culture which grew up first around the great cities of Kiev and Novgorod – Scandinavian, Finnish, Slav, steppe Turkish, Byzantine. By the time of the Mongol invasions of the 12th century the small enclaves of the old pagan Rus', tolerated by the Khazar Khans for their commercial usefulness, had evolved into a Christian nation. Its story is told here in fascinating detail, and illustrated with striking colour reconstructions of the warriors themselves.

Medieval Russia

Medieval Russia
Author: Basil Dmytryshyn
Publisher: Harcourt Brace College Publishers
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1991
Genre: History
ISBN:

Revises and expands the collection of basic sources on political, social, economic, and cultural life in medieval Russia, designed for the student, the general reader, and the scholar who is not a specialist. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Vassilisa the Wise

Vassilisa the Wise
Author:
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1988
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780152932404

A clever and beautiful woman uses her wits to get her husban out of Prince Vladmir's prison.

The Tatar Yoke

The Tatar Yoke
Author: Charles J. Halperin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 250
Release: 1986
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Russia

Russia
Author: Gregory Carleton
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2017-04-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 067497848X

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. While outsiders view Russia as an aggressor, Russians themselves see a country surrounded by enemies, poised in a permanent defensive crouch as it fights one invader after another. Time and again, history has called upon Russia to play the savior—of Europe, of Christianity, of civilization itself—and its victories, especially over the Nazis in World War II, have come at immense cost. In this telling, even defeats lose their sting. Isolation becomes a virtuous destiny and the whole of its bloody history a point of pride. War is the unifying thread of Russia’s national epic, one that transcends its wrenching ideological transformations from the archconservative empire to the radical-totalitarian Soviet Union to the resurgent nationalism of the country today. As Putin’s Russia asserts itself in ever bolder ways, knowing how the story of its war-torn past shapes the present is essential to understanding its self-image and worldview.