02949nam 22005053 450 991100896490332120230808080254.09781789147452178914745X(MiAaPQ)EBC30649964(Au-PeEL)EBL30649964(Exl-AI)30649964(CKB)27935635900041(OCoLC)1393309229(Perlego)4192358(EXLCZ)992793563590004120230808d2023 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe Ruling Families of Rus Clan, Family and Kingdom1st ed.London :Reaktion Books, Limited,2023.©2023.1 online resource (321 pages)Dynasties SeriesPrint version: Raffensperger, Christian The Ruling Families of Rus London : Reaktion Books, Limited,c2023 9781789147155 Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction: The Problem with Dynasty -- 1. What Is the Kingdom of Rus? -- 2. Rule and Succession among the Volodimerovich Clan -- 3. Iaroslav the Wise, Ingigerd and Their Family -- 4. Mstislav/Harald Volodimerich and His Family -- 5. Vsevolod ‘Big Nest’ Iurevich and His Family -- 6. Roman Mstislavich and His Family -- 7. Alexander Nevsky and the Family of the Iaroslavichi -- 8. Iurii Daniilovich and His Family -- 9. Iurii Lvovich and His Family -- 10. Uliana Alexandrovna and Her Family -- 11. Vasilii Dmitrievich and His Family -- 12. Ivan iii Vasilevich and His Family -- Epilogue: The Family Lines Continue . . . -- Glossary -- References -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements -- IndexGenerated by AI.This book delves into the history of the ruling families of Rus, exploring the genesis and dynamics of dynasties. It examines the concept of dynasty in the context of Rus history and argues against imposing modern notions of dynastic rule on historical figures. The authors, Christian Raffensperger and Donald Ostrowski, analyze how familial ties, rather than a strict hereditary line, influenced claims to rule. By focusing on individual families and their relationships, the book highlights the contingencies and complexities of Rus politics. It aims to present a nuanced view of history, emphasizing the roles of women and alliances in shaping political landscapes.Generated by AI.Dynasties SeriesFamiliesGenerated by AIHistoriographyGenerated by AIFamiliesHistoriographyRaffensperger Christian1666310Ostrowski Donald683173MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9911008964903321The Ruling Families of Rus4393539UNINA