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"From scum to princes." Fates and intrigues of a forgotten century

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"From scum to princes." Fates and intrigues of a forgotten century
14.99 €
Which 15th-century Lithuanian ruler tried to deprive Moscow of its status as the Orthodox capital and why did his plans fail? Who was Ivan the Terrible's grandmother and what role did she play in liberating Russia from the Tatars? How did the boyars influence the succession to the throne and how was the political elite of the time formed? Russian Middle Ages, XIV-XV centuries - one of the most mysterious and little-studied periods of our history. Who were the people who laid the foundations of the Russian state, how and with whom they fought for power, what influenced their lives - that is what this book is devoted to. This is a fascinating historical analysis of annalistic sources, revealing numerous mysteries of those times. Written in simple language, this book will appeal to everyone who wants to learn more about the past of his native country.
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