The Beginnings of Russian History
An Enquiry into Sources

Originally published in 1946, this book presents an examination by Nora Kershaw Chadwick of early Russian written sources.

Nora K. Chadwick (Author)

9781107652569, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 July 2013

194 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.1 cm, 0.25 kg

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.

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 Víthförli (Örvar-Oddr)
Index.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]