Prince Yaropolk was given Kiev by his father Sviatoslav I and ruled it from 972-980. After Sviatoslav's death however, civil war soon began between Yaropolk and his brothers. In 980 Yaropolk was defeated by his brother Vladimir in 980 and lost his throne.
... books on devotion.
I. Life, Minor Writings
Thomas à Kempis, German mystic and author of the "Imitation of Christ," was born at Kempen[?], Germany (40 miles ...