Focusing on the Carpatho-Rusyns, this book explores the culture of an East Central European people totaling around 1.2 million, residing in Ukraine, Slovakia, Romania, and Poland. It serves as the first comprehensive English-language study of Rusyn culture, shedding light on their unique traditions, history, and identity within the broader context of the region.
Featuring 120 full-color maps, this revised edition provides a comprehensive visual survey of Central Europe's political, economic, demographic, cultural, and religious evolution from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present. Covering 19 countries, it includes regions from the Baltic states to the Balkans, and highlights adjacent areas like historic Prussia and western Anatolia. Each map is paired with explanatory text, making it an essential resource for understanding the ongoing changes and significance of this dynamic region.
The Jews of Subcarpathian Rus' and Mukachevo, 1848-1948
Subcarpathian Rus' is a region in former Czechoslo-vakia and Hungary, and the Jews who lived in this area comprised a unique community. Until the Holocaust, Sub-carpathian Jews lived peacefully among other local groups. They owned and worked their own land as small-scale farmers and lumberjacks and were known for their Orthodox piety. The cities of Uzhhorod, Mukachevo, and Sighet were major centers of Hasidism.This is the first major scholarly history of Subcarpathian Jewry. The Carpathian Disapora traces the fascinating story of these Jews through three The Habsburg Empire before World War I; Czechoslovakia during the interwar years; and Hungary during World War II and the Holocaust. The book includes maps, tables, and a photographic essay of community life.
Traces some 3,000 years of political, economic, and cultural history of the Ukraine, up until the declaration of Ukrainian independence in 1991. Details the experiences of the Ukrainian people as well as those of other peoples and cultures that developed in the region, including the Greeks of the Bosporan Kingdom, the Crimean Tatars, and the Poles, Russians, Germans, Jews, and Mennonites. Includes excerpts from key documents, contemporary descriptions, and cultural texts, boxed explanations of concepts and events, and b&w maps. For students. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Focusing on Ukraine's diverse cultural heritage, acclaimed scholar Paul Robert Magocsi explores the country's history beyond its largest ethnic group, the Ukrainians. He highlights the contributions and influences of various ethnic communities, showcasing the rich tapestry of Ukraine's multicultural identity. This approach provides a broader understanding of the nation's historical development and social dynamics.
Focusing on Canada's aboriginal nations, this volume delves into various aspects of their lives, including economics, culture, language, education, politics, religion, history, and social organization. It provides a comprehensive overview that highlights the diversity and richness of Indigenous cultures and experiences across Canada, making it an essential resource for understanding their contributions and challenges throughout history.
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Crimean peninsula's history, covering its evolution from prehistoric times to contemporary issues. It serves as the first English-language account that delves into the region's rich and complex past, highlighting significant cultural, political, and social developments that have shaped Crimea over the centuries.
Exploring the evolution of nationalism, this memoir provides a unique lens on how groups like the Carpatho-Rusyns have forged a collective identity over the past fifty years. It delves into the mechanisms employed by governments and intellectuals to unify disparate individuals into a recognizable nationality. By examining the Carpatho-Rusyn experience, the book illustrates the journey of a stateless people from obscurity to acknowledgment, offering insights into the broader implications of nationality-building in Europe and the diaspora.
Carpathian Rus’ serves as a unique borderland at the heart of Europe, where various geographic, political, and cultural boundaries intersect. The region is primarily inhabited by Carpatho-Rusyns, a stateless group that has historically engaged with a diverse array of neighboring communities, including Hungarians, Slovaks, Poles, Romanians, Jews, Germans, Roma, and more contemporary groups like Czechs, Ukrainians, and Russians. This rich tapestry of interactions highlights the area's complex identity and heritage.