The Battle of Kulikovo Refought

Download or read book The Battle of Kulikovo Refought written by Kati M.J. Parppei and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-01-05 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 she 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.