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| III. The Postclassical Period, 500–1500 > F. Europe, 461–1500 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1300–1500 > c. Russia > 1492 | ||||
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| Invasion of Lithuania, made possible by dynastic troubles in Lithuania and Poland. A second invasion (1501) led to the conclusion of peace in 1503, which brought Russia many of the border territories of Belarus and Ukraine. Resumption of active diplomatic relations with western countries. The art of icon painting reached its apogee in the 15th century with Master Andrew Rublyor (1370–1430). (See Russia) | 1 |
| The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. | |
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