This is a comprehensive account of the rise of the late medieval Russian monarchy with Moscow as its capital, which was to become the territorial core of the Soviet Union. The legacy of the Grand Princes and Tsars of Muscovy -- a tradition of strong governmental authority, the absence of legal corporations, and the requirement that all Russians contribute to the defence of the nation -- has shaped Russia's historical development down to our own time.
Reviews 'It merits a place on the bookshelf of every serious student of Russian history.' The Slavonic and East European Review '...this work is sure to become the standard text.' The Times Higher Education SupplementBook InformationISBN 9780582491533
Author R.O. CrummeyFormat Paperback
Page Count 308
Imprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 820g
Dimensions(mm) 156mm * 234mm * 16mm