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Central European University Press Making a Great Ruler: Grand Duke Vytautas of Lithuania

Name: Making a Great Ruler: Grand Duke Vytautas of Lithuania
Brand: Central European University Press
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Explore the complex legacy of one of history's most debated leaders in Making a Great Ruler: Grand Duke Vytautas of Lithuania. Published by Central European University Press, this scholarly study examines the conflicting propaganda that shaped the reputation of the Grand Duke. Rather than a simple biography, this work investigates the paradox of how the same character traits and life events were used to portray him as both an ideal leader and a harsh tyrant. This research provides a deep look into the social and political history of the era. By analyzing a wide array of written and visual sources, the book examines how memory and image were constructed through iconography and rhetoric. Readers will gain a better understanding of how oral traditions and primary materials contribute to our historical perception of power and leadership. This is an essential resource for students and historians interested in political biography and the way historical figures are remembered.

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Analyzes the dual historical images of Vytautas as both a good ruler and a tyrant.

Uses a wide array of written and visual sources to reconstruct historical perspectives.

Examines the role of oral tradition in shaping the biography of the Grand Duke.

Provides insights into political and social history through the lens of memorial culture.

Investigates the use of iconography and rhetoric in historical propaganda.

Offers a detailed study based on rich and diverse primary materials.

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Brand: Central European University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9637326588
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Political > Political Leaders & Leadership
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 September 2006
Listed Since: 21 December 2006

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