The Estonian Dictionary

Provides comprehensive definitions and phonetics for both languages with over 10,000 entries. Also includes transliteration guides, a detailed index of geographical names, notes on Estonian cuisine, and the Estonian national anthem--Cover.

Estonian is the national language of Estonia, a small Baltic republic which gained it's independence after the disintegration of the Soviet Union. This book provides three thousand, seven hundred dictionary entries, a pronunciation guide, and basic Estonian grammar. It also includes phrases for the traveler, student or businessperson, and practical cultural information.

If you're looking for a reliable modern Estonian-English dictionary, you're in the right place. This concise dictionary includes 1,300 modern Estonian terms. The words are ordered alphabetically first in English and then in Estonian for convenient access.

Estonia is a small European Union country (population 1.3 million but physically the size of Netherlands and Switzerland) at the historic interface of East and West, Europe and Russia, free from Soviet occupation only for twenty-five years. Estonia boasts many notable achievements in the past has one of the most advanced economies in the region. It has made impressive progress politically, having shed a half century of communist domination and shifted to democracy, making it a model for other transitional states. It is at the forefront of Internet services: its secure digital ID cards are used for all interactions with government agencies, for voting at elections, and among government agencies, as well as in private banking. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Estonia covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, glossary, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Estonia.