Kaunas instructions from the years 1733–1795
as a voice of nobility about local problems Cover Image

Instrukcje kowieńskie z lat 1733-1795 jako głos szlachty w sprawach powiatowych
Kaunas instructions from the years 1733–1795 as a voice of nobility about local problems

Author(s): Monika Jusupović
Subject(s): History, Local History / Microhistory, Social history, Modern Age
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Keywords: instructions for envoys; district of Kaunas; lithuanian nobility

Summary/Abstract: The article concentrate on the issues concerned local matters, like self-governments for example regular elections of district officials, presence of the Russian troops anddestruction made by them, matters of towns, particularly position and pro its of Kaunas. The most numerous are issues concentrating on personal matters. Instructions was often used by local leaders to strengthen their position in emulation of local factions and local issues often were caused by particular interests.

  • Issue Year: 50/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 35-58
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Polish