Muscovy And The Mongols: Cross-Cultural Influences On The Steppe Frontier, 1304-1589 by Donald Ostrowski

The importance of the Mongols' impact on the Rus lands has been recognised by many scholars, but its precise nature and extent is very contentious. While diverse opinions exist on the origins and development of Muscovy, the author argues that no society arises ex nihilo and that Muscovy is no exception. In this 1998 book, Donald Ostrowski considers the outside origins and influences, as well as indigenous origins and development, in order that the reader may gain a clearer understanding of Muscovy as a political entity, its political institutions and political culture. He shows that during the early period of Muscovy (1304-1448) the ecclesiastical and secular institutions were affected by two different outside influences, Byzantium and the Qipchaq Khanate, respectively. In considering these outside influences, he has set out to study Muscovy as an integral and important part of world history.

Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Year:	2002
Binding:	Paperback
ISBN:	9780521894104
Condition:	Very Good

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SKU: 1602957
Location: History