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Medieval Russia, 980-1584
by Janet Martin
ISBN: 0521368324
ISBN-13: 9780521368322
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
Published date: 1995
Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 1.15 pounds
Pages: 450
Publisher's Notes
This book is a concise and comprehensive narrative history of Russia from 980 to 1584. Presenting developments in social and economic areas, as well as in political history, foreign relations, religion and culture, Janet Martin breaks away from the traditional view of Old Russia as a static, immutable culture, and emphasizes the dynamic and changing qualities of Russian society. She develops lines of argument that lead to clear conclusions concerning how and why the states and society of the lands of the Rus' assumed the forms and characteristics that they did.
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Medieval Russia, 980-1584 (Cambridge Medieval Textbooks)
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Cambridge University Press. PAPERBACK. 0521368324 Good with highlighting. Looks like an interesting title! We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . Good. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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Medieval Russia, 980-1584
Martin, Janet
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Martin, Janet L. B
Cambridge University Press, 1995. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Diana Righton (United Kingdom)
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Medieval Russia, 980-1584
Martin, Janet
West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.: Cambridge Univ Pr, 1995 Concise and comprehensive narrative history of Russia from 980 to 1584. Presenting developments in social and economic areas, as well as in political history, foreign relations, religion and culture. Book is new fair condition , with minor shelf wear such as dust marks on page edges.In English.. Soft Cover. Fair/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Slavicbooksbiz (Canada)
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Medieval Russia, 9801584 (Cambridge Medieval Textbooks)
Janet L. B. Martin
Cambridge University Press, 1996-01-26. Paperback. pictorial softbound/no dj. as pictured and described, pictorial softbound, single corner crease bottom front cover, otherwise no blemishes, isbn:0521368324 ( more information) Offered by morebooks2 (United States)
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Medieval Russia, 980-1584
Janet Martin
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Medieval Russia, 980–1584 (Qty: 3)
Janet L. B. Martin
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Janet L. B. Martin
Cambridge University Press, 1996-01-26. Paperback. New. CONDITION:NEW This textbook provides a comprehensive, concise analysis of the history of medieval Russia. European history 1000-1450 ( more information) Offered by RCBOOKS (United States)
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Martin, Janet
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Martin, Janet
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