History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 1 [of 3]

Note 126 — Chapter V · THE AUTONOMOUS CENTER IN POLAND DURING ITS DECLINE (1648-1772)

Israel Friedlaender translation

[Literally, "cutting," i. e. the cutting of a forest. Originally the Cossacks entered those regions as colonists and pioneers.]

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