The Battle of Kulikovo refought : : "the first national feat" / / by Kati Parppei.
"The Battle of Kulikovo, fought between Muscovite and Tatar troops in 1380, has been considered as a crucial turning point in the national history of Russia. In The Battle of Kulikovo Refought Kati Parppei examines the layers of contemporary meanings attached to the event from the Middle Ages t...
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| Superior document: | Russian history and culture ; volume 17 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, [2017] 2017 |
| Year of Publication: | 2017 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Russian history and culture ;
17. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (270 pages) :; color illustrations. |
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| Summary: | "The Battle of Kulikovo, fought between Muscovite and Tatar troops in 1380, has been considered as a crucial turning point in the national history of Russia. In The Battle of Kulikovo Refought Kati Parppei examines the layers of contemporary meanings attached to the event from the Middle Ages to the present, following the formation and establishment of the collective images and perceptions concerning the battle. By utilizing a diverse set of sources Kati Parppei shows that the present image of the medieval battle was created in retrospect from the 15th century onwards by interpolating, interpreting and simplifying. The narrative themes emphasizing internal unity have been applicable to practically any political situation over the centuries, especially to ones involving external threat"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789004336162 (hardback : acidfree paper) 9789004336162 9789004337947 (ebook) |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | by Kati Parppei. |