"Gudijos istorija" is the first history of Belarus in Lithuanian

In the summer of 2021, the first history of Belarus in the Lithuanian language appeared! Second edition of the book happened in the first quarter of 2022.

The paper book is already sold out and a new edition is not planned.

PDF version of the book

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I started working on the idea for this book around 2010. For many years, I reflected on who Belarus is, how her story could be told, and how to convey her uniqueness. I don't think this was an easy book to write, but I believe it is far from superficial. A more attentive reader will gain a deeper understanding of the political and cultural processes currently unfolding in the neighboring country. It is well known that Lithuanian and Belarusian interpretations of the past often conflict, particularly regarding the era of the Grand Duchy. Therefore, the book dedicates significant space to explaining how and why such divergent, often incompatible perspectives have developed. I believe that this contrast-based exploration of our closest neighbor—one with whom we shared no political border from the 13th century until the interwar period—will help Lithuanian readers gain a better understanding of themselves.

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Several reviews: in the Lithuanian language Voruta, in the Belarusian language Bielaruski Historyčny Ahliad.