Horses of the World
Horses of the World

Author: Élise Rousseau

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2017-05-09

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 0691167206

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Horses of the World is a comprehensive, large-format overview of 570 breeds of domestic and extant wild horses, including hybrids between the two and between domestic breeds and other equids, such as zebras. This beautifully illustrated and detailed guide covers the origins of modern horses, anatomy and physiology, variation in breeds, and modern equestrian practices. The treatment of breeds is organized by country within broader geographical regions--from Eurasia through Australasia and to the Americas. Each account provides measurements (weight and height), distribution, origins and history, character and attributes, uses, and current status. Every breed is accompanied by superb color drawings--600 in total--and color photographs can be found throughout the book.--AMAZON.

Lithuanian Horses
Lithuanian Horses

Author: Mindaugas Bertasius

Publisher:

Published: 2009-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789955231813

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Lithuanian horses are part of Lithuania's cultural heritage. Horse lovers, professionals and amateurs, know about the old horse breed ?emaitukas. Though ?emaitukai gave the beginning of three breeds: Trakehner, Lithuanian Heavy Draught Horses and ?emaitukas the heavy-type, they themselves were on the edge of the xtinct many times. This book illuminates the common history of a Lithuanian and a horse in various aspects. The appearance of ?emaitukas and other Lithuanian horse breeds, their diffusion, the condition of equestrian sports and horse-breeding perspectives in Lithuania are reviewed in this stunning book.

Roma-Gypsy Presence in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Roma-Gypsy Presence in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Author: Lech Mróz

Publisher: Central European University Press

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9633861098

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This is an analysis of 166 original and previously unpublished documents dating from the very first mention of a Gypsy in 1401 up to the year 1 765. These documents range from royal decrees thru lawsuits to entries in municipal records. Some were written in Polish but many are in Latin, German or Ruthenian. They tell the story of not only the Gypsies living in Poland, but also of those who now live in Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia and Ukraine. Though Poland has not traditionally had a large Roma population, the author leads the reader through an eventful history of a people living on the margins of contemporary Europe. The historic documents illustrate a marked contrast to present stereotypes and popular media images and shows how the position of Roma/Gypsies shifted gradually from respected, wealthy and partly settled citizens of the early modern times, towards criminalized vagrants of the 18 th century. This is a careful interpretation and re-interpretation of documents pertaining to the Roma's past that will provide an enlightening historical perspective towards the re-evaluation and self-definition of the Romani people in contemporary Europe.

The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania
The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Author: Jonathan Bousfield

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 1405382805

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The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania is your ultimate travel guide to the Baltic States, with inspiring colour photos, clear maps and in-depth descriptions of everything from Tallinn's most atmospheric drinking dens to the countries' finest sandy beaches and the best nature trails. Dip into the full colour introduction to get an idea of the highlights of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The guide itself features definitive accounts of the fascinating capital cities of Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga, as well as full coverage of smaller towns and villages and the distinctive landscapes of lakes, forests and national parks, and practical advice to help your travels run smoothly. It also contains tips on the best places for hiking, canoeing and birdwatching, as well as detailed maps for every region, and up-to-date reviews of accommodation, restaurants and nightlife. Two new-look colour sections give the lowdown on food and drink and the great outdoors. This new edition also features a handy events calendar to help plan your trip across the Baltics to coincide with the best events - there's everything from jazz, ballet, chamber music and film festivals on offer throughout the year - as well as expert background on musical traditions, from the birth of Lithuanian free jazz to Estonia's first punk rock concert. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.