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Medieval Russian Armies 1250 - 1500

By David Nicolle , Angus McBride

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2002
ISBN
9781841762340, 1841762342
Open Library ID
OL8922208M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
38 MB (40351782 bytes)
Series
Men-At-Arms
Edition
illustrated edition
Pages
47\47
Topic
History
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

After disastrous defeats at the hands of the Mongols in the 13th century, the Russian principalities became vassals of the Khans of the Golden Horde for more then 200 years; and at the same time the western princes faced the German crusaders of the Teutonic Order. Remarkably, Russia responded with a new surge of military vigour. Eventually, freedom from the 'Mongol yoke' coincided with a degree of unity around a powerful new state - Muscovy. This exciting chapter of history is illustrated with rare early paintings, photos, diagrams, and eight plates reconstructing the mixed influences of East and West in the appearance of Russian warriors.

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