Armies of Medieval Russia 750-1250

Informationen zum Autor David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey. Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung This volume covers medieval Russian armies from the foundation of Kiev by the pagan Rus', through the many internecine and external wars, the rise of the Novgorod Empire, to the incursions of the Mongols and the many battles of Prince Alexander Nevski. Inhaltsverzeichnis Russia Before the Rus' · Chronology · Pagan Rus' · The Golden Age of Kiev · The Armies of Kievan Rus' · Costume, Arms & Armour · Warfare in a Broad Arena · Further Reading · The Plates

Product details

• Authors: David Nicolle
• Assisted by: Angus McBride (Illustration), McBride Angus (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781855328488
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-848-8
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey); Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Russia, HISTORY / Military / General, CE period up to c 1500, Warfare & defence, HISTORY / Russia & the Former Soviet Union, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Warfare and defence, c 500 to c 1000 CE, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval