The National Archives of Latvia in the series “History sources” published materials compiled by Dr. Otto Hoon (1764-1832) on the cities of Kurzeme Governor in the early 19 th century. The edition's scientific editor Valdis Kwaskova.
The Book of the contains descriptions of eleven cities – Jelgava, Bauska, Tukums, Kuldiga, Aizpute, Piltene, Grobina, Liepaja, Ventspils, Jekabpils and Jaunjelgava. . Each of them tells the story of administration, population composition and occupation, the principles for the formation of the city budget and its use U.. Troop deployment, tax collection, fire safety and social care issues have also been affected. . The purpose of all the descriptions was to capture the urban situation, to find out why cities are generally worse off than the Duchy's, and to make proposals to improve the situation. I.. Descriptions are available in original - German and Latvian translation.
The 's narrative is complete with drawings and plans found in the original volumes, as well as Dr. . hist. Anita Cherpinsky's scientific introduction, which looks at the life-course of Otto Hoon, the origins of materials from Kurzeme towns and their way into the archives.
The edition may occur via email: latvijas.arhivi@arhivi.gov.lv or phone: +371 29627830
It is also possible to purchase the edition at the LNA Latvian State History Archives on 16 1 st floor of Slok Street in the Customer Service Cabinet.
Book price: €8.94