Vilnius: City of Strangers

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Vilnius: City of Strangers
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Presents the history of the capital city of Lithuania from its 14th century legendary beginnings up to 2009, when Vilnius bears the distinction of European Capital of Culture. Besides applying the traditional apparatus of historical investigation and referring to a large amount of sources, the special feature of this book is the ample quotes from travelers who passed through the city during their own life journeys. This list ranges from known artistic giants (such as writers Dostoyevsky, Ostrovsky, Tolstoy, DÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¶blin, and Brodsky) through political and cultural icons (such as German general Ludendorff and the Emperors Napoleon and Alexander), to equally compelling forgotten European personas who mark entire generations back to the 14th century.The subtitle refers to the fact that until quite recently, ethnic Lithuanians rarely formed the majority of the inhabitants of Vilnius. Contents; Prologue Chapter 1: The Brink of Europe Chapter 2: Mapping Sarmatia Chapter 3: Enlightenment Shadows Chapter 4: Napoleon s Curse Chapter 5: Russian Intrigue Chapter 6: German Intrusion Chapter 7: The Absent Nation Chapter 8: Maelstrom Europe Notes Illustrations Cited Works Index
Country USA
Brand Brand: Central European University Press
Manufacturer Central European University Press
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9789639776449
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Central European University Press
Manufacturer	Central European University Press
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9789639776449
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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