The Chronicle of Novgorod, 1016-1471, Vol. 25 (Classic Reprint)

Description: Journey back to the vibrant heart of medieval Russia and discover the extraordinary story of Novgorod, a powerful city-state unlike any other. This book delves into the bustling life of this unique republic, where citizens held ultimate power through their assembly, the Veche, electing and deposing princes and officials with remarkable autonomy. Novgorod's influence stretched far beyond its city walls, controlling a vast empire that reached from Lapland to the Ural Mountains. This book explores the city's dynamic trade networks, particularly its pivotal role as a major Hanseatic League trading center, and its complex relationships with neighboring powers, including the Scandinavians, Mongols, Lithuanians, and Germans. Through meticulous historical analysis, the author sheds light on the city's political structure, the influence of the Church, and the lives of its diverse citizens, from merchants and traders to princes and archbishops. This captivating exploration of Novgorod's rise and fall offers profound insights into the nature of power, the complexities of medieval society, and the enduring legacy of this remarkable city on the course of Russian history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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