tysyatsky

The Tysyatsky Merchant: Power, Politics, and Prosperity in Medieval Rus’ The Tysyatsky, a title and office of considerable significance in medieval Rus’, represents a fascinating intersection of military leadership, civic administration, and burgeoning mercantile power. Often translated as "Thousandman" or "Chiliarch," the Tysyatsky was initially a military commander responsible for a thousand warriors, but the … Read more