A Complement to Genealogies in the Library of Congress
A Complement to Genealogies in the Library of Congress

Author: Library of Congress

Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com

Published: 2012-09

Total Pages: 1148

ISBN-13: 9780806316680

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Previously published by Magna Carta, Baltimore. Published as a set by Genealogical Publishing with the two vols. of the Genealogies in the Library of Congress, and the two vols. of the Supplement. Set ISBN is 0806316691.

The Ruling Families of Rus
The Ruling Families of Rus

Author: Christian Raffensperger

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2023-08-17

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 178914745X

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A new history of the Kyivan Rus, a medieval dynastic state in eastern Europe. Kyivan Rus’ was a state in northeastern Europe from the late ninth to the mid-sixteenth century that encompassed a variety of peoples, including Lithuanians, Polish, and Ottomans. The Ruling Families of Rus explores the region’s history through local families, revealing how the concept of family rule developed over the centuries into what we understand as dynasties today. Examining a broad range of archival sources, the authors examine the development of Rus, Lithuania, Muscovy, and Tver and their relationships with the Mongols, Byzantines, and others. The Ruling Families of Rus will appeal to scholars interested in the medieval history of eastern Europe.

Encyclopedia of American Family Names
Encyclopedia of American Family Names

Author: H. Amanda Robb

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 728

ISBN-13:

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The definitive guide to the 5,000 most common surnames in the United States. With origins, variations, rankings, prominent bearers and published genealogies.

Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900-2003
Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900-2003

Author: Daniel Balderston

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-02-12

Total Pages: 701

ISBN-13: 1134399596

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The Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900–2003 draws together entries on all aspects of literature including authors, critics, major works, magazines, genres, schools and movements in these regions from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. With more than 200 entries written by a team of international contributors, this Encyclopedia successfully covers the popular to the esoteric. The Encyclopedia is an invaluable reference resource for those studying Latin American and/or Caribbean literature as well as being of huge interest to those folowing Spanish or Portuguese language courses.