Table of Contents

Russia Before the Rus'
Chronology
Pagan Rus'
The Golden Age of Kiev
The Armies of Kievan Rus'
Costume, Arms & Armour
Warfare in a Broad Arena
Further Reading
The Plates

About the Author

David Nicolle PhD was born in 1944 and was educated at Highgate School. For eight years he worked in the BBC Arabic Service. In 1971 he went 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies and a PhD from Edinburgh University. For some years he taught art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. David has written many Osprey titles, including MAA 140 Armies of the Ottoman Turks, MAA 320 Armies of the Caliphates 862–1098, and Campaign 43 Fornovo 1495.

Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.