The Testaments of the Grand Princes of Moscow
Howes, Robert Craig, Translator and Editor
From Bookworks [MWABA, IOBA], Beloit, WI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 23 November 1999
From Bookworks [MWABA, IOBA], Beloit, WI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 23 November 1999
About this Item
Includes the original Cyrillic texts and translations of 13 fourteenth and fifteenth century "testaments" of the 9 Grand Princes of Moscow from Ivan I to Ivan IV. Howes' extensive introduction dicusses how the documents shed light on "territorial acquisitions, princely administration and the composition of the prince's household, material culture, and the changing concept of the state". Hardcover, full blue cloth with gilt title on spine; shows light shelf wear, base of spine bumped; binding tight, and text clean. Jacket rubbed, with edgewear and 2 short tears, spine somewhat faded. Xvii, blank, 445 pgs; bibliography; glossary; index; 1 fold-out map, a few b/w photos. Size: Large Octavo. Seller Inventory # p000545
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Testaments of the Grand Princes of Moscow
Publisher: Cornell University Press, Ithaca
Publication Date: 1967
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.
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