{"title":"Donald Ostrowski","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of distinguished historian Donald Ostrowski, whose insightful analyses bring the past to life. Specialising in the complex tapestry of Rus' history, Ostrowski's writings offer a thorough examination of the ruling families and dynamics that defined an era. His well-researched narratives provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of Eastern European medieval history, shedding light on the intricate alliances, conflicts, and cultural shifts that shaped the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Ruling Families of Rus\u003c\/em\u003e, a meticulous study that delves into the genealogies and political manoeuvres of influential dynasties. Ostrowski's attention to detail and engaging prose make these historical accounts accessible to both enthusiasts and scholars. Whether you are an avid reader of history or a student seeking authoritative resources, Donald Ostrowski's collection is an invaluable addition to your library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through time with Ostrowski's expertly crafted narratives, and gain a deeper appreciation for the rich historical landscape of Rus and its enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ruling-families-of-rus-by-christian-raffensperger-9781789147155","title":"The Ruling Families of Rus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a new history of the region known as Kyivan Rus', a state in eastern and northern Europe from the late ninth to the mid-sixteenth century that encompassed a variety of polities and peoples, including Lithuanian, Polish, Ottoman and others.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis account for the first time focuses on the history of the region via families, which allows the discussion of a wider region and a larger group of people than has been possible before. The book examines the development of Rus, Lithuania, Muscovy, and Tver, and their relations and interconnections with the Mongols, Byzantines, and many other peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis readable yet thoroughly scholarly book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of eastern Europe, a region that is crucial in world politics today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the current context of the Russian-waged war in Ukraine, calls to decolonise the study of Eastern Europe and Eurasia abound. The search is on to shed the teleological framework that casts Russia's early modern and modern imperial ambitions into the medieval past and onto the lands that comprise today's Belarus and Ukraine. In \u003ci\u003eThe Ruling Families of Rus\u003c\/i\u003e, Christian Raffensperger and Donald Ostrowski provocatively venture to displace some of the myths of Russia's aggrandisement that have been projected onto a medieval past that belongs to many others. The authors destabilise claims of a continuous Riurikid dynasty often used to link the Kyivan past with late medieval Muscovy, and instead focus on families, which opens historical space for women and the numerous kniazi who lived their lives unaware of the national historiographical claims that would come to define modern visions of the East European medieval period. Tracing the stories of families and individuals from the ninth to the late sixteenth century, this book evidences the entanglement of peoples across Europe and Eurasia and shows readers how diversity of intention is a mark of both the present and the past. Raffensperger and Ostrowski take a brave step in replacing the popularised Russian myth of the Middle Ages with a history that emphasises multiplicity and complexity of identities, relationships, and choices. - Olenka Z. Pevny, University of Cambridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850379415788,"sku":"9781789147155","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28000593482824.jpg?v=1759085650"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/donald-ostrowski.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}