Publisher's Synopsis
The Rerum Moscoviticarum Commentarii(1549) was written by Baron Sigismund von Herberstein on the geography, history and customs of Muscovy (the 16th century Russian state). Herberstein was an Austrian diplomat who was twice sent to Russia as Austrian ambassador, in 1517 and 1526. Born in Vipava (German Wippach), Slovenia, he was familiar with Slovene, a Slavic language, which became important later on his mission in Russia, when he was able to communicate with ordinary Russians in Russian, another Slavic language.More titles at www.arepo.biz
