Youth of the Commander

"Youth of the Commander" Vasily Ian is an exciting, deep and inspiring historical novel dedicated to the formation of one of the most respected defenders of the Russian land - the young prince Alexander Yaroslavic, later named Nevsky. This work harmonically supplements the ural and step cycle of the writer, revealing the prehistory of the great trials of Ancient Russia of the 13th century. The story of the novel covers the youth years of Prince Alexander, which took place in the ancient Great Novgorod and Preslav-Zales. The reader observes how under the leadership of a wise father, Prince Yaroslav, and experienced warriors-warriers from a tortuous, hot child forms an outstanding state actor, a thin politician and a talented military leader. The action develops on the background of complex political intrigues: the boyar conspiracy, the swenravy of the Novgorod Age and the constantly growing threat from the West — by the Swedish Knights and the Livon Order. The final and culmination of the novel becomes the famous 1240 Nevsk Battle, where the twentieth-year-old prince shows incredible courage and commander genius, putting a decisive defeat to the Swedish army. Vasily Janus managed to create a surprisingly living, soft and reliable plateau of the Russian life of the 13th century. The author with love re-creates life, traditions, military art and spirit of the Novgorod Republic. "Youth of the Commander" is a novel about adulthood, taking responsibility for the fate of his people, loyalty to the homeland and how from sincere love for his homeland grows true greatness. **About what the book is in three words:** Stain, Rus, Victory. **Who to read:** to the fans of the historical prose of Vasily Ian, to all who are interested in the life and movements of Alexander Nevsky, as well as to the lovers of quality novels about Ancient Rus, the formation of character and military glory.