Armies of Medieval Russia 750-1250

By David Nicolle

In the centuries following the first expeditions down the great rivers of northern Russia by Viking traders and adventurers, the foundations for a new state were laid. Many influences combined in this colourful culture which grew up first around the great cities of Kiev and Novgorod - Scandinavian, Finnish, Slav, steppe Turkish, Byzantine. By the time of the Mongol invasions of the 12th century the small enclaves of the old pagan Rus', tolerated by the Khazar Khans for their commercial usefulness, had evolved into a Christian nation. Its story is told here in fascinating detail, and illustrated with striking colour reconstructions of the warriors themselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855328488
• ISBN13: 9781855328488
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.1" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Early Russian Warriors

Your typical men-at-arms title, concise and well-researched text supported by numerous illustrations, including Angus McBride's standard quality plates.

A great Medieval Russian book

I loved this book it is one of the best Men-at-Arms series booksthey jam a lot of info in to it.I wish their books were longer thought.I guess theirs not much books about Medieval Russia.

Good cross-section of early Russia

This book included quite a few of the tribes that coexisted with Keivan Rus as well. I though the artwork is better than the average in the MAA series, with each plate incorporating its portraits into the whole scene. My only regret is that it is light on Alexander Nevsky and the Mongol invasions - just when Russian history starts to get interesting.