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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)947.040924History and Geography Europe Russia and eastern Europe [and formerly Finland] Russian & Slavic History by Period Ivan III - Ivan V 1462-1689LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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Grey does a great job providing a readable account of Ivan's build up to his war. After finishing this book I have a new found respect for Ivan III as he was able to implement such a complex plan without the aid of adequate transportation and where a diplomat might take a year to get back to report the results of treaty negotiations. Grey doesn't bring anything new to the discussion of Ivan's life, yet as a compact narrative of what we know about the man it still has it uses. Although being it was written in the 60's the information might be a little dated. Overall if you want to learn about the start of the Russian state this book is a good place to start. ( )