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Source: Summa Historica "History According to Bob" 09/27/05

Roundup

9-28-05

Prelude to Kulikovo

The Russians' victory in their 1380 battle against the Golden Horde of Mongols and Tartars was the beginning of the end of Mongol rule in Russia, recounts History Professor Bob Packett in today's "History According to Bob." Packett teaches at Maple Woods Community College, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Read entire article at Summa Historica "History According to Bob" 09/27/05