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Stephen the Great and Balkan Nationalism: Moldova and Eastern European History
Jonathan Eagles
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Description for Stephen the Great and Balkan Nationalism: Moldova and Eastern European History
Hardback. The defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans in 1475 at the Battle of Vaslui heralded the beginnings of a historic legacy. Suitable for those interested in medieval history, Balkan history and the Ottomans, this title offers a fresh approach to the history of the Balkans, and reinvigorates the study of the Ottoman Empire in Europe. Series: International Library of Historical Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 bw integrated, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUM; 1DVW; 1QDT; 3H; HBJD; HBLH; JPFN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 219 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 498.
The defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans in 1475 at the Battle of Vaslui heralded the beginnings of a historic legacy. The victor became known as Stephen the Great or Athleta Christi, Champion of Christ. Perceived as the founder of a Balkan identity, Stephen the Great maintained Moldova's independence during periods of fierce Ottoman attack between 1457 and 1504. His Christian religious stance meant that, in the eyes of Europe, he had not only defeated a significant territorial threat but had elevated Christianity to a superior level as victors over its Muslim opponents. Here, Jonathan Eagles seeks ... Read more
The defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans in 1475 at the Battle of Vaslui heralded the beginnings of a historic legacy. The victor became known as Stephen the Great or Athleta Christi, Champion of Christ. Perceived as the founder of a Balkan identity, Stephen the Great maintained Moldova's independence during periods of fierce Ottoman attack between 1457 and 1504. His Christian religious stance meant that, in the eyes of Europe, he had not only defeated a significant territorial threat but had elevated Christianity to a superior level as victors over its Muslim opponents. Here, Jonathan Eagles seeks ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Series
International Library of Historical Studies
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780763538
SKU
V9781780763538
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About Jonathan Eagles
Jonathan Eagles holds a PhD in Archaeology and Medieval History from University College London.
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