Rude and Barbarous Kingdom : Russia in the Accounts of Sixteenth-Century English Voyagers

Lloyd E. Berry and Robert O. Crummey offer edited accounts of six English voyagers and their experiences in Muscovy Russia between 1553 and 1600. With modernized spelling and presentation, these accounts are accompanied by a glossary of Russian terms, introductions of their authors, and annotations that help put the travelers’ narratives into perspective. General Introduction ix Note on the Text xx Two Early Voyages The Voyage of Richard Chancellor 3 The Voyage of Anthony Jenkinson 43 A Diplomatic Mission The Account of Sir Thomas Randolph 61 The Account of George Turberville 71 Giles Fletcher Introduction 87 Of the Russe Commonwealth 109 Sir Jerome Horsey Introduction 249 Travels 262 Glossary and Index of Russian Words 373 General Index 378