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Eesti võõrkeelne raamat ja Estonica 1494–1830 I: Kronoloogiline nimestik 1494–1710 Editors: Helje-Laine Kannik, Kertu Maasik, Tiiu Reimo, Aira Võsa The first volume of the bibliography covers foreign-language publications up to 1710, including the earliest known writings by authors connected with Estonia. It features works by Livonian scholars that reached European universities and accounts of the Livonian War and its aftermath. Estonia established its own printing presses in Tartu, Tallinn, and Narva during the 1630s, although works by local authors were also published abroad. The early years of the Great Northern War are marked by a predominance of state power orders in printed materials, with fewer works on other subjects being published. The bibliography provides information on the locations of these printed works in Estonian and international repositories, as well as the availability of known digital copies. The year 1710 is significant as it marks Estonia and Livonia's transition to Russian tsarist rule. |
ISBN 978-9985-58-974-8 |
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Eesti võõrkeelne raamat ja Estonica 1494–1830 II: Kronoloogiline nimestik 1711–1830 Editors: Helje-Laine Kannik, Kertu Maasik, Tiiu Reimo, Aira Võsa The second volume of the bibliography focuses on foreign-language publications from 1711 to 1830. The period immediately following the Great Northern War saw limited print production, with educational and cultural life beginning to recover only by the mid-18th century. A more vigorous development emerged in the last quarter of the century, driven by intellectuals who had moved to Estonia and Livonia, mainly from Germany. Their works introduced Enlightenment ideas and provided critical perspectives on local conditions and the peasantry. This era witnessed the emergence of weekly newspapers, early experiments with magazines, and the first written critiques of serfdom. At the turn of the century, August von Kotzebue became a prominent European writer of both fiction and non-fiction. The reopening of the University of Tartu brought a wave of scholars to Estonia, catalyzing the publication of scientific literature and advancing studies in natural and historical sciences related to Estonia and Livonia. Local navigators and explorers expanded global knowledge through their voyages, while many scholars from this region gained recognition at the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences in the 19th century. The bibliography includes detailed information about the locations of these publications in Estonian and international repositories, as well as references to known digital copies. By international agreement, 1830 marks the conclusion of the hand-printing era in Europe. |
ISBN 978-9985-58-975-5|
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Eesti võõrkeelne raamat ja Estonica 1494–1830 III: Registrid Editors: Helje-Laine Kannik, Kertu Maasik, Tiiu Reimo, Aira Võsa The third volume of the bibliography provides comprehensive indexes to enhance usability. These indexes include categories such as name, title, organization, subject, place name, place of publication, printing house, press, and language. Additionally, the volume features brief biographies of several authors, complete with references to sources. At the end of the volume, there is a list of sources and literature utilized in compiling the bibliography, along with a directory of repositories where foreign-language and Estonica books published in Estonia are held. This structure ensures that users can efficiently navigate the bibliography and locate relevant materials in both physical and digital formats. |
ISBN 978-9985-58-976-2 |
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Eesti võõrkeelne raamat ja Estonica 1494–1830 I–III Editors: Helje-Laine Kannik, Kertu Maasik, Tiiu Reimo, Aira Võsa The Estonian Foreign Language Book and Estonica 1494–1830 is a part of the Estonian Retrospective National Bibliography project, initiated several decades ago. This three-volume bibliography compiles publications in foreign languages authored by individuals residing in Estonia, as well as key works about Estonia published abroad, spanning the period from the advent of the printing press to the end of hand-operated printing presses. The volumes include German translations to facilitate use by foreign-language researchers. This resource is designed for curators managing collections of old prints in Estonian and international memory institutions, as well as for researchers and enthusiasts focusing on the early modern period. The bibliography is complemented by indexes, making it a valuable tool for exploring Estonia's cultural and historical contributions through printed works. |