The Beginnings of Russian History An Enquiry into Sources [Paperback]

Originally published in 1946, this book presents an examination by Nora Kershaw Chadwick of early Russian written sources.Originally published in 1946, this book presents an examination by prominent historian Nora Kershaw 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.Originally published in 1946, this book presents an examination by prominent historian Nora Kershaw 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.Nora Kershaw Chadwick (18911972) 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.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 V?thf?rli (?rvar-Oddr); Index.