Historical Dictionary of Medieval Russia

by Lawrence N. Langer

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538119419
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/15/2021
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	322
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

Lawrence N. Langeris retired from the University of Connecticut, where he taught in the history department and served as director of Slavic and East European Studies. He is currently an associate of the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University, and is the editor in chief of the journal Russian History.

Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreward Jon Woronoff

Reader’s Note

Chronology

Introduction

THE DICTIONARY

Glossary

Bibliography

About the Author

Editorial Reviews

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The Russian Review

...should be a welcome ready reference addition to our library shelves, and a value to students and instructors alike....could serve as a textbook substitute....a very useful volume.--The Russian Review

The scholarship is as exhaustive as it is impeccable, as informative as it is authoritative, and adheres to high standards of accessibility for both the academician as well as the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the field of history...superbly presented and highly recommended.--Library Bookwatch

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