Historical Literature

In Vladimir Christianizes Russia, we are treated to the description of Vladimir’s process of choosing a religion for his state. We see him choose the Christianity of the East, a religion that would be significant to the Russian citizenry centuries later because no attempt by communist dictators in the 20th century was enough to quash it. However, we also see the significance of trade because without mercantilism and trade during this era, religious ideology would not have spread from culture to culture “Lively trade relations between Kiev and Constantinople had been maintained for centuries,” (Vladimir 66).

In Nestor: The Martyrdom of Boris and Gleb, we see the struggles of religion, power, and leadership that would plague Russia long after the end of the Middle Ages. Yet, we also see how meaning and values change over time in the story of the struggle for power among the sons of Vladimir. Sviatopolk was intent on assuming power after the death of his father, at any

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