Armies of Ivan the Terrible : Russian Troops 1505-1700 (Men-at-Arms)
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It is generally assumed that the military reforms which propelled Russia into the modern world were due solely to the genius of Peter the Great. In fact, his reforms were built upon changes that had taken place during the previous 200 years, since the creation in 1550 of Russia's first full-time military force (the streltsi) by Ivan IV the Terrible. This account traces Russia's armies from that beginning, through the creation of paid regular regiments from1630, up to the reign of Peter the Great. It is illustrated with rare early drawings, photos of surviving artifacts, and dazzling colour reconstructions of exotic military costumes.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
Armies of Ivan the Terrible : Russian Troops 1505-1700 (Men-at-Arms)
Armies of Ivan the Terrible: Russian Troops 1505-1700 (Men-at-Arms),David Nicolle,Angus Mcbride,Osprey Publishing,1841769258,Armiëiìa,Equipment,Europe - Russia & the Former Soviet Union,History,History - Military / War,Military,Military - General,Military - Other,Military weapons,Russia,Russia.,Uniforms,European history: c 1500 to c 1750,History / Military / General,Land forces & warfare
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