Overview
The colourful, enthralling story of the Russo-Mongol battle of Kulikovo, involving: the killing of a Muscovite prince (only for it to turn out to be a body double) and an unexpected ambush to turn looming defeat into glorious victory. The 14th-century Mongol conquest of the Rus’ – the principalities of Russia – was devastating and decisive. Cities were lain waste, new dynasties rose and for a hundred years the Russians were under unquestioned foreign rule. However, the Mongols were conquerors rather than administrators and they chose to rule through subject princes. This allowed the Rurikid dynastic princes of Moscow to rise with unprecedented speed. With the famed ‘Mongol Yoke’ loosening, Grand Prince Dmitri of Moscow saw in this an unparalleled opportunity to rebel. On 7 September 1380 his 60,000 troops crossed the Don to take the battle to Mamai’s 125,000, which included Armenian and Cherkessk auxiliaries and Genoese mercenaries. Using specially commissioned artwork, this is the engrossing story of the victory that heralded the birth of Russian statehood.
Full Product Details
Author: Mark Galeotti (New York University, New York, USA) ,
Darren Tan ,
Paul Kime ,
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Volume: 332
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.339kg
ISBN: 9781472831217
ISBN 10: 1472831217
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 21 February 2019
Audience:
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
A]n in-depth look at the history basis for the foundation 'myth' of the Russian nation ... Cinematic illustrations by Darren Tan bring the reader inside two of the battle's dramatic episodes: the death of the false Dmitry (a decoy wearing the Russian commander's armor) and the charge of the Russian ambush regiment. There is also a beautiful rendering of Mamai's camp which includes depictions of the Mongols' Genoese and Armenian allies. - Toy Soldier Model Figure
Author Information
Professor Mark Galeotti, formerly senior lecturer of international history at Keele University, is Clinical Professor of Global Affairs, New York University. He is a former Foreign Office adviser on Russian security affairs, and for 15 years (1991–2006) wrote a monthly column on this for Jane’s Intelligence Review. Mark’s most recent books for Osprey are ELI 217 The Modern Russian Army 1992–2016 and ELI 197 Russian Security and Paramilitary Forces since 1991. Born and raised in Malaysia, Darren Tan grew up drawing spaceships, dinosaurs and the stuff of his imagination, which was fuelled by movies and computer games. Following a brief stint in 3D animation, Darren now works as a freelance illustrator.
