Cultural History

History of the Russian nobility

With the new year 1015 the real story begins Russian nobility; the Grand Duke Vladimir, who was revered as a saint by all, divided his kingdom among 11 Sons and a nephew. This caused constant disagreements and wars. For orientation, the author divides this work and describes in detail the gender, whose origin goes back to Rurik, This is followed by the boyar families, The Prince, Earls and barons of whom many were not of Russian descent….



Home book of the circle Rummelsburg

With contributions to the long geographical, the prehistory and history of Old Rummelsburg, A Brief History Rummelsburg as a garrison town, political history and Siedelungsgeschichte…. Something about Bismarck and Varzin, Chronicle of a hunting, the former glassworks and iron hammers, Varziner the paper mill, the school system, and contributions to church history and the pastors in Rummelsburg….



Database of the Latvian cultural history in pictures

The database contains 2900 Photos by the year 1914 and is searchable by occupation and names, of. B. People from the publishing industry, Composer, People in public life, Teacher, Musician, Industrial, Treasurer, Pharmacist, Artist, Mayor, Physicians, Bishops, Legal scholars, Diplomats, Archaeologists, Botanist… These are mostly Birth- and date of death known, References and publications. Website: Latvian State Historical Archives



The construction- and monuments of the province of West Prussia (West Prussia)

The construction- and monuments of the circle Pr. The construction Stargard- and monuments of the circle Graudenz The construction- and monuments of the circle Kulm The construction- and monuments of the district Löbau The construction- and monuments of the circle Thorn The construction- and monuments of Strasburg, the construction- and monuments of the circles Marienwerder (west of the Vistula) Schwetz, Konitz, Schlochau, Tuchel, Flatow and Dt. Crown



Winterthur famous families in the New Year leaves the city of Winterthur Library 1885 to 1897

In this New Year leaves the city library Winterthur Swiss contributions were below nobles and personalities in a small edition of 225 to 234 Copies of published. As a source for genealogical research, they are therefore extremely valuable. Episonden all related and together form a historical journey through time, in its center called the Steiner family again.