Александр Клюквин - Василий Ян - Батый. Часть 1
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The novel about Batu remains one of the most popular historical novels in our literature. A lively and vivid description of the events of the first third of the XIII century, which unfold in the vastness of the Asian steppes and in the wilderness of Russian forests, their historical reliability involuntarily captures the reader. Before standing at the head of the countless Mongol army, the grandson of the Khan Genghis, Batu wanders, hiding from the hired killers sent by other applicants for the supreme power. But even in his flight, he shows his exceptional qualities of a smart, merciless and confident warrior in his guiding star. Having passed through the dangers and vicissitudes of fate, he himself becomes a thunderstorm for others and according to the covenant of his great grandfather decides to conquer the West. The first in the way of the conqueror is Ryazan. She resists for a long time and courageously, but not receiving help from other Russian lands, falls under the hooves of the Mongol horses. Swiftly, not letting the neighboring principalities come to their senses, Khan Batu moves on Kolomna. The same fate is soon comprehended by Moscow and Vladimir. Nevertheless, courage does not leave the Russian princes, they secretly from the enemy begin to collect the common Russian army, which should crush the Mongols.