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9 pages found in History:

History of Latvia: A brief Synopsis

Embassy of Latvia page offers this succinct overview of key events in the Baltic country's history. Focus is mainly on political and economic influences.
http://www.latvia-usa.org/hisoflatbrie.html

Latvian Aircraft 1918 - 1940

A collection of old photos and information about the history of Latvian aviation between the wars.
http://latvianaviation.com

Latvian History of Culture in Images

Database contains portraits from the collection of the Latvian National Library and of the Latvian State Historical Archives.
http://old.lnb.lv/retumiprojekts/eng/main.htm

The Latvian Institute: Brief history of Latvia

Gives information about ancient peoples who populated this region before 2000 BC, then the impact of German Christian crusaders during the 12th century, Polish and Swedish rule, Russian dominance and finally liberation.
http://www.li.lv/en/?id=16

Latvians.com: The Story of Latvia

A reproduction of "The Story of Latvia - A Historical Survey" by Professor Dr. Arveds Svabe. Chapters begin with the end of the ice age, World War I, Latvian independence, World War II, and the Russian occupation. Published in 1949.
http://www.latvians.com/en/Reading/TheStoryOfLatvia/SoLatvia-00-chap.php

The Occupation Museum of Latvia

Created to convey how the nation's citizens were affected during the several occupations that took place between 1940-1991. Page includes photos, description of services and VIP guest list.
http://www.occupationmuseum.lv/

Randburg.com: Latvian History

Describes the influx of populations from the end of the Ice Age around 9000 BC , the pre-Baltic people in the 2nd millennium BC, until the 20th century. Page also discusses the political development, the Latvian language, education, religion, economy, and science.
http://www.randburg.com/lv/history.html

Interview with the Latvian president Vike-Freiberga

Gives information about the president's childhood and later exile to Canada during the second world war. Also, discusses details of her trip back to Latvia in 1988 and speeches that were made in favor of free nation. Page goes on to make a point about some missing historical documents that ended up in Moscow. <small>(June 16, 2005)</small>
http://www.cosmopolis.ch/english/politics/62/interview_with_president_vike_freiberga.htm

U. S. Department of State: Latvia

Features general information about the nation's geography, people government, economy, geography, history, politics, and travel information. <small>(1997)</small>
http://www.state.gov/www/background_notes/latvia_0997_bgn.html