Kulikovo 1380: The battle that made Russia

The Mongol conquest of the Rus principalities in the 14th century was devastating and decisive, but the Mongols chose to rule through subject princes, allowing the Rurikid dynastic princes of Moscow to rise with unprecedented speed. Grand Prince Dmitri of Moscow saw an opportunity to rebel and crossed the Don to take the battle to Mamais, heralding the birth of Russian statehood.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 21 February 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Mongol conquest of the Rus principalities in the 14th century was a devastating and decisive event that had far-reaching consequences. Cities were laid waste, new dynasties emerged, and the Russians were ruled by foreign powers for a century. The Mongols, known for their conquering nature rather than administrative skills, chose to rule through subject princes. This allowed the Rurikid dynastic princes of Moscow to rise rapidly. As the Mongol Yoke began to loosen, Grand Prince Dmitri of Moscow saw an unprecedented opportunity to rebel. On September 7, 1380, he led a massive army of 60,000 troops across the Don River to confront Mamais, who had an army of 125,000, including Armenian and Cherkessk auxiliaries and Genoese mercenaries. This battle marked a significant turning point in Russian history, as it heralded the birth of Russian statehood. The victory was achieved through a combination of strategic planning, military prowess, and the use of specially commissioned artwork that depicted the events of the battle. The artwork, which included detailed depictions of the troops, weapons, and landscapes, helped to capture the attention of the Russian people and inspire them to rise against their foreign oppressors. The Mongol conquest had a lasting impact on the Rus principalities, shaping their culture, politics, and society for centuries to come. However, the victory at the Battle of Moscow marked the beginning of a new era of Russian resistance and independence, and it paved the way for the eventual establishment of the Russian Empire.

\n Weight: 318g\n
Dimension: 247 x 187 x 7 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472831217\n \n