Halych-Volhynian Chronicle
Encyclopedia
The Galician-Volhynian Chronicle is a historical record covering 1201–1292 in the history of the Principality of Galicia-Volhynia (in modern Ukraine
). The original chronicle did not survive; the oldest known copy is in the Hypatian Codex
. The compiler of the Galician-Volhynian Chronicle attempted to justify Galician claims to the Principality of Kiev.
The chronicle was published in English translation with index and annotations by George A. Perfecky. Daniel Clarke Waugh published a review of this edition, which points out some flaws in translation.
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
). The original chronicle did not survive; the oldest known copy is in the Hypatian Codex
Hypatian Codex
The Hypatian Codex is a compendium of three chronicles: the Primary Chronicle, Kiev Chronicle, and Galician-Volhynian Chronicle. It is the most important source of historical data for southern Rus'...
. The compiler of the Galician-Volhynian Chronicle attempted to justify Galician claims to the Principality of Kiev.
The chronicle was published in English translation with index and annotations by George A. Perfecky. Daniel Clarke Waugh published a review of this edition, which points out some flaws in translation.