The Ruling Families of Rus

The Ruling Families of Rus
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Publisher : Reaktion Books
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9781789147452
ISBN-13 : 178914745X
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Book Synopsis The Ruling Families of Rus by : Christian Raffensperger

Download or read book The Ruling Families of Rus written by Christian Raffensperger and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2023-08-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new history of the Kyivan Rus, a medieval dynastic state in eastern Europe. Kyivan Rus’ was a state in northeastern Europe from the late ninth to the mid-sixteenth century that encompassed a variety of peoples, including Lithuanians, Polish, and Ottomans. The Ruling Families of Rus explores the region’s history through local families, revealing how the concept of family rule developed over the centuries into what we understand as dynasties today. Examining a broad range of archival sources, the authors examine the development of Rus, Lithuania, Muscovy, and Tver and their relationships with the Mongols, Byzantines, and others. The Ruling Families of Rus will appeal to scholars interested in the medieval history of eastern Europe.


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