Slide 1Slide 2Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7LORD NOVGOROD THE GREATLORD NOVGOROD THE GREATNOVGOROD Founded in 8th century Important stop on trade route With decline of Kiev, rose in importance Came to rule vast territory Reached height of power in 14th centuryLORD NOVGOROD THE GREATPOLITICAL SYSTEM Rule by Veche & Boyar Duma Invited & dismissed princes Selected archbishops Decided all important issues After 1136, prince more like hired official Most important official = POSADNIKLORD NOVGOROD THE GREATJUDICIAL SYSTEM Well-developed, elaborate & complex Jury trials Court-appointed mediators Most punishments = monetary finesLORD NOVGOROD THE GREATECONOMY Largely based on trade Became member of Hanseatic League in 13th c. But land also very important Generally prosperousHanseatic LeagueLORD NOVGOROD THE GREATSOCIETY & CULTURE Highly literate population Important chronicles written Art & architecture well-developedLORD NOVGOROD THE GREATDEFENDING NOVGOROD Conflict with other Russian territories (esp. Suzdal) Invasions from external enemies Alexander Nevskii & Teutonic (German) attack• Battle of Lake Chud: “Miracle on the Ice”Defense of Novgorod against