| Author |
Yrjö-Koskinen, Yrjö Sakari, 1830-1903 |
| Title |
Tiedot Suomen-suvun muinaisuudesta: Yliopistollinen väitöskirja
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Tiedot Suomen-suvun muinaisuudesta: Yliopistollinen väitöskirja" by Yrjö-Koskinen is a historical and linguistic analysis written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to explore the origins and historical connections of the Finnish people, delving into their ancient lineage and relationship with other cultures and languages in Eurasia. It appears to focus particularly on the Finnish, Turanian, and ancient connections to other ethnic groups and nations. The opening of this scholarly work introduces its ambition to trace the earliest roots of the Finnish people, positing that they originated from regions in Southwestern Asia. It discusses past research conducted by notable scholars like Castrén and Müller, suggesting that the Finnish lineage was interconnected with various ancient peoples. Through a combination of linguistic studies and historical evidence, the text suggests a broader and deeper understanding of the Finnish ancestry within the context of larger Eurasian migrations and cultural exchanges. The dense academic language foreshadows a comprehensive examination of historical documents and remnants as the author seeks to illuminate the intricate past of the Finnish people and their place in the ancient world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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| Subject |
Thesis (Ph. D.)
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| Subject |
Finland -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51033 |
| Release Date |
Jan 25, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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