Ancient Russia of the 9th-XIII centuries. Folk movements. Princely and veche power

The book of the famous Russian scientist, historian Igor Yakovlevich Froyanov is dedicated to the most ancient and poorly studied pages of Russian history. The author examines in detail the main events and problems of the main historical regions of Russia in the era that preceded the Mongol invasion. On a rich historical material, he reveals the reasons that influenced the emergence of a social and political struggle within Russian society. Attaching great importance to the communal (veche) arrangement of the political life of Ancient Russia, the author offers a completely new look at the problem of princely strife, which were due to conflicts between community groups of different volosts. Particular attention is paid to the problems of the formation of genuine Russian spirituality in the transition of society from paganism to the Orthodox faith. The book is equipped with announced indicators, rare illustrations and cartographic material.
For students and teachers of humanitarian universities, as well as for everyone who loves and learns domestic history.
3rd edition, corrected and supplemented