The beginnings of Russian history : an enquiry into sources
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The beginnings of Russian history : an enquiry into sources
Cambridge University Press, 2013, c1946
1st pbk. ed
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Reprint. Originally published: Cambridge : At the University Press, 1946
"Paperback reissue"--P. [4] of cover
Includes index
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Description
Nora Kershaw Chadwick (1891-1972) was a prominent historian and literary scholar. Originally published in 1946, this book presents an examination by Chadwick of early Russian written sources. The text discusses Russia's rich historical traditions and chronicles, and assesses the extent of oral elements. These areas are related to Greek, Oriental and Scandinavian writings. The various traditions within the Russian chronicles are isolated and studied in detail. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Russian history and Russian historical sources.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. The early records
- 2. The early history of Kiev
- 3. Greek and oriental evidence
- 4. Vladimir I
- 5. The treaties with the Greeks, and Russian heathenism
- 6. Yaroslav the Wise
- 7. Voevoda and Kormilets
- 8. Vladimir Monomakh
- Appendix 1. Extract from Ibn Miskawaih, in The Eclipse of the 'Abbasid Caliphate, vol. v. Translated from the Arabic by D. S. Margoliouth
- Appendix 2. The Scandinavian background: Oddr Vithfoerli (OErvar-Oddr)
- Index.
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