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Medieval Russian Armies 1250-1500

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - Middle Ages (500 - 1500 A.D.)

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Product Info

Title
Medieval Russian Armies 1250-1500
Publisher
Category
Author
Viacheslav Shpakovsky, David Nicolle
Publish Year
2002
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398811
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA367
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA367

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 than 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 vigor. 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.