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This article presents a review of Aleg Latyshonak's "Nationality: Belarus," a collection of essays that examine Belarusian national identity. Latyshonak, a well-known Belarusian historian, goes back to the eleventh century, scrupulously analyzing sources and creating an almost philological book through his attention to language. The book analyzes the name "Belarus," its history, meanings, and discursive significance. This mosaic of essays is a solid effort, though Latyshonak's local definitions of nationalism and nation, which reject ideas of nation that work through a 19th century prism, and their applications to Belarus, may feel unfamiliar to readers not familiar with post-Soviet Belarusian discourse. [ABSTRACT FROM CONTRIBUTOR]

This article presents a review of "Writing the Nation: A Global Perspective," a collection of articles edited by Stefan Berger that address the creation of nations' histories by examining the process of forming a discourse of historiography and nationbuilding from a global perspective. Using eight themed chapters, the book attempts to show this process through many locations, which creates difficulties because regional differences may dictate specialized discussions, and the book lacks substantive reflection or conclusion on applications of the concepts of historiography and nationalism. Still, the book's problem areas enable the broadening of perspective on national historiography, and the volume deserves the attention of a broad circle of specialists, including historians and others studying nationalism from culturological or anthropological perspectives. [ABSTRACT FROM CONTRIBUTOR]

The article reviews the books on the history of the women of Belarus including "Women of Belarus: Roads to Freedom," "Women of Belarus: Creators of Culture," and "Women of Belarus: At the Personal Front," edited by Elena Gapova.