Muscovite–Lithuanian Wars Muscovite–Lithuanian Wars The Muscovite–Lithuanian Wars (also known as Russo-Lithuanian Wars, or just either Muscovite Wars or Lithuanian Wars) were a series of wars between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, allied with the Kingdom of Poland, and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. After several defeats at the hands of Ivan III and Vasily III, the Lithuanians were increasingly reliant on Polish aid, which eventually became an important factor in the creation of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Before the first series of wars in the 15th century, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania had already gained control of a lot of Rus' territories, from
Autobiography of a Scalawag Autobiography of a Scalawag "Autobiography of a Scalawag" appeared February 19, 1869 on the front page of The Native Virginian, Vol II No. 15. It has been referenced in the book "White Trash: The 400-year Untold History of Class" by Nancy Isenberg where the author refers to it as "a brilliant piece of Democratic propaganda". It is a brief parody story of John Stubbs' rise to power by lying and cheating and switching sides any time it benefits him. "The text of "Autobiography of a Scalawag" transcribed from the scanned image found at the Library of Congress:" AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A