Harold Lamb

''The March of Muscovy: Ivan the Terrible and the Growth of the Russian Empire, 1400-1648'' chronicles the rise of Moscow from an obscure river settlement into a massive Eurasian empire, heavily focusing on Ivan the Terrible's conquests. The work vividly details how this isolated Slavic state expanded across the continent and bridged the sea to the New World. It blends scholarly research with engaging storytelling, often utilizing historical diaries and merchant accounts. Renowned historian Harold Lamb's masterful survey of the history of the founding of Russia is full of insights and irony.
An essential work for those interested in the rich history of Russia.