Research Catalog

Title

The battle of Grünwald / Mećislovas Jućas, translated by Albina Strunga, edited by Joseph Everatt ... et al.

Author

Jučas, M.

Publication

Vilnius : National Museum, 2009.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Everatt, Joseph.
• Strunga, Albina.

Description

127 p. : chiefly col. ill.; 28 cm.

Summary

Occurring at the beginning of the 15th century, in the early days of humanism when the new concept of "just war" was beginning, the Battle of Grünwald drew Lithuania into the European debate over the purpose of the Teutonic Order's existence. This was also a clash between West European Germanic-Roman peoples (experts in the medieval art of war and the knightly military spirit) and a consolidated national and political Lithuanian-Slavic union. This event was of ground breaking importance that set a pattern for the future where members of various nations joined as "allied forces." This battle destroyed the Teutonic Order's image in Western Christendom, buried the myth of its invincibility, and brought an end to their attacks in Lithuania.

Series Statement

Studies of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania ; 3

Uniform Title

• Žalgirio mūšis. English
• Lietuvos didžiųjų kunigaikščių rūmų studijos; 3.

Alternative Title

Žalgirio mūšis.

Subject

• Tannenberg, Battle of, Poland, 1410 > Anniversaries, etc
• Polish-Teutonic Knights' War, 1409-1411

Note

• At head of title: In commemoration of the 600th anniversary of the battle of Grünwald in 1410.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-124) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Lithuania's hundred year war with the Teutonic Knights -- The union of Poland and Lithuania -- The dispute over Samogitia between 1382 and 1409 -- The preparations for war -- The Battle of Grünwald and its outcome -- Rex Iustus -- Conclusion.

ISBN

• 9786099507453
• 6099507450

OCLC

• 701899788
• SCSB-10899587

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library