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Moscow Kremlin, The: Russia’s Fortified Heart (Fortress) Paperback – February 15, 2022

by Mark Galeotti (Author), Donato Spedaliere (Illustrator)
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A detailed study of the tumultuous history of the Moscow Kremlin, a metaphor for Russia, a symbol for its government and an enduring icon of the country.

A fortified complex covering 70 acres at the heart of Moscow, behind walls up to 18m high and watched over by 20 towers, the Kremlin houses everything from Russia's seat of political power to glittering churches. This is a fortress that has evolved over time, from the original wooden guard tower built in the 11th century to the current stone and brick complex, over the years having been built, burnt, besieged, and rebuilt.

Starting with the initial building of a wooden watch tower on the banks of the Moskva river in the 11th century, this book follows the Kremlin's tumultuous history through rises and falls and various iterations to today. In the process, it tells a story of Russia, and also unveils a range of mysteries around the fortress, from the 14th-century underground tunnels built to permit spies to enter and leave it covertly through to today's invisible defenses such as it GPS spoofing field (switch on your phone inside the walls and it may well tell you you're at Vnukovo airport, 30km away) and drone jammers.

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  1. Part of series
    Fortress
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Osprey Publishing
  5. Publication date
    February 15, 2022
  6. Dimensions
    7.35 x 0.15 x 10.07 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1472845498
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1472845498
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"This well-illustrated book with its photographs of reconstructions to show how may have looked 700 years ago , is a remarkable piece of history telling." - Laurent Tirone, Gun Mart and Milita Mart Magazine

About the Author

Donato Spedaliere was born in Switzerland and moved to Italy. He served as a paratrooper in the
Italian Army and studied at Belle Arti in Florence. As a 2D artist, he is a professional illustrator for
publishers and museums; as a 3D artist he has worked on complex projects with archaeologists,
architects and military institutions. He can be contacted at: 3threedimart@gmail.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing (February 15, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472845498
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472845498
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.35 x 0.15 x 10.07 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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Mark Galeotti

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Professor Mark Galeotti is one of the foremost Russia-watchers today, who travels there regularly to teach, lecture, talk to his contacts, and generally watch the unfolding story of the Putin era. Based in London, he is Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Institute of International Relations Prague, having previously headed its Centre for European Security, and was before then Professor of Global Affairs at NYU. A prolific author on Russia and security affairs, he frequently acts as consultant to various government, commercial and law-enforcement agencies.

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HMS Warspite
5.0 out of 5 stars The Kremlin...
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
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The Kremlin, a fortified enclosure in the heart of Moscow, has been an iconic symbol of Russian, Soviet, and now again Russian power for centuries. Its origins go back to the 11th century. Its walls and buildings have been built and rebuilt over time, to serve a variety of leaders. This Osprey Fortress series book has the details, in brief.

Author Mark Galeotti walks the reader up through the history of the Kremlin, tying together the period rebuilds with the changing leadership of the Russian state. The narrative attempts to knock down a few myths while detailing the fascinating history of the site. The text includes lots of period and modern illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Well recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
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For the Russian historian, this is a valuable addition to his/her research library. Lavishly illustrated with diagrams and contemporary photographs. Recommended.
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