Medieval Russian Armies 1250-1500

by Viacheslav Shpakovsky and David Nicolle

After disastrous defeats at the hands of the Mongols in the 13th century, the Russian principalities became vassals of the Khans of the Golden Horde for more than 200 years; and at the same time the western princes faced the German crusaders of the Teutonic Order. Remarkably, Russia responded with a new surge of military vigour. Eventually, freedom from the 'Mongol yoke' coincided with a degree of unity around a powerful new state - Muscovy. This...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841762342
• ISBN13: 9781841762340
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.8"