Format:
1 Online-Ressource (XII, 257 Seiten)
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ISBN:
9789004337947
Series Statement:
Russian history and culture volume 17
Content:
"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
Content:
The medieval and pre-modern battlefield -- From manuscripts to national history writing -- Popular Kulikovo -- Epilogue: Notes on Soviet and post-Soviet Kulikovo -- Printed chronicle sources -- Other printed sources -- Virtual sources
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789004336162
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Parppei, Kati, author Battle of Kulikovo refought Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2017
Language:
English
Keywords:
Schlacht auf dem Kulikowo Pole
DOI:
10.1163/9789004337947
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