{"product_id":"the-rus-chronicles-daryl-b-spencer-9798297042537","title":"The Rus Chronicles: 862-1240: The Origins of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus","description":"\u003cp\u003eHistory remembers empires in ruins, but few civilizations have left as indelible a mark-and as contested a legacy-as Kievan Rus. Between the 9th and 13th centuries, this confederation of Slavic and Norse principalities laid the cultural, religious, and political groundwork for modern-day Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. From the storied rule of Prince Oleg and the Christianization by Vladimir the Great to the smoldering wreckage left in the wake of the Mongol invasion, Kievan Rus rose to greatness-and crumbled under the weight of its geography and ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling volume blends meticulous research, rare primary sources, and gripping narrative history to bring to life the forgotten kingdom that birthed three nations. Whether through its glittering cathedrals in Kyiv, its strategic dynastic marriages, or its resilience under foreign pressure, the story of Kievan Rus is a story of cultural inheritance and identity still contested today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, readers will explore: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origins of the Rus people and their Viking roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reign of legendary rulers like Yaroslav the Wise and Vladimir the Great\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe baptism of Rus and the birth of Orthodox Christianity in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of steppe diplomacy, Cuman raids, and the Mongol catastrophe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legacy of Kievan Rus in modern Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian national identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of medieval Europe, a lover of Slavic history, or simply intrigued by forgotten empires, this is the definitive account of Kievan Rus-a nation whose echo still resonates through Eastern Europe's cathedrals, chronicles, and conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory enthusiasts and scholars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of medieval Europe, Vikings, and lost kingdoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators, researchers, and Slavic studies students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daryl B. Spencer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798297042537\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d","brand":"Daryl B. Spencer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447026135295,"sku":"9798297042537","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e5cfeb46-c53e-4996-bfed-4ddfd73c834b.jpg?v=1777228329","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-rus-chronicles-daryl-b-spencer-9798297042537","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}