Author:
Ostrowski, Donald G. author.
ImprintLanham : Lexington Books, [2022]
Descriptionxiv, 559 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Note:Introduction: the problem with Russian history -- Ecological zones and expansion strategies: the Russians establish an empire -- A roadmap to the landowning class and court politics -- Military techniques, tactics, and strategies -- Gunpowder, Germans, and iron: early modern Russia's pre-industrialized economy -- Governmental institutions, organizations, and the legal system in the Afro-Eurasian context -- The three-cornered relationships: church and state -- The icon and the Chronicle: an interpretive commentary on early modern Russian culture -- Conclusion: putting Peter in his place.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-530) and index.
Note:"This study examines the continuity of Russian policies during the early modern period in the midst of constant change. The author analyzes how Russian rulers from Ivan III to Catherine II- along with their hub advisors- managed to sustain a balance between the two in seeking solutions to problems the country faced."-- Provided by publisher.
