The Great Book of Latvian History

lokā… Tik liels ir arī laika posms, ko izvēlējušies “Latvijas vēstures” autori. Šī grāmata domāta visiem, kurus interesē mūsu valsts vēsture — nozīmīgākie notikumi kopš pašiem senākajiem laikiem līdz mūsdienām. Vēsturnieki šo izklāstu veidojuši, nedaudz atkāpjoties no akadēmiskajiem kanoniem. Taču aplūkotie fakti, norises un vērtējumi nav patvaļa, bet gan balstīti vēstures zinātnes atzinumos. Autori cenšas parādīt iespējami objektīvu Latvijas vēstures ainu, un viņu pieeja ir tradicionāla tādā nozīmē, ka galvenā bijusi aprakstošā metode, balstoties uz reālām avotu un pētījumu sniegtām liecībām. Labots un papildināts otrais izdevums.

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The Great Book of Latvian History. From ancient times, when the thick ice layer that previously covered a large part of the land worldwide began to gradually disappear, to today, when we ourselves are witnesses to what is happening right here—in Latvia, neighboring countries, Europe, and the world... From the first human settlements in the territory of Latvia and the first written historical sources about Latvian lands and peoples to the new millennium, which, like previous ones, is and will be in the focus of historians and enthusiasts... Such is the vast time span chosen by the authors of "Latvian History." This book is intended for everyone interested in the history of our country—the most significant events from the earliest times to the present day. Historians have crafted this narrative by slightly deviating from academic canons. However, the facts, events, and evaluations discussed are not arbitrary but are based on the findings of historical science. The authors strive to present as objective a picture of Latvian history as possible, and their approach is traditional in the sense that the main method has been descriptive, relying on real evidence provided by sources and research. Revised and supplemented second edition.