For The Russian Land! Alexander Nevsky in a gift version

Prince Alexander Yaroslavich Nevsky (1221-1263) had to rule and fight in one of the most difficult and crucial moments in the history of Russia. During his short life, the Prince, according to the Chronicles, spent no less than 12 battles with the Swedes, Germans and other interventionists and won all of them. " "The protection of the Russian land," says the famous historian Sergei Solovyov, " from the troubles in the East, the famous feats for faith and land in the West brought Alexander a glorious memory in Russia and made him the most prominent historical figure in ancient history from Monomakh to don". In the chronicle that has come down to us about his exploits, it is said that he was " born of God".
For these and other acts Alexander Nevsky was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church. Streets, alleys and squares are named after Alexander Nevsky. Orthodox churches are dedicated to him, and he is the patron Saint of St. Petersburg. But at the same time, the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky is a typical example of a historical figure that everyone knows about, but the sum of this knowledge is very small. Meanwhile, the great commander and ruler of the Russian land was written about by the Prince's contemporaries and descendants. Collected in this book, the testimonies of contemporaries and the works of famous historians, as well as numerous illustrations, will help the reader to learn more about not only the Grand Duke Alexander Yaroslavich, but also about what happened in the middle of the XIII century - one of the most difficult periods of Russian history.