Fascination Belarus: An Illustrated History of an Unknown Country

"Fascination Belarus" is a richly illustrated introduction to the history of Belarus – from its beginnings to the early 20th century. The book combines exciting narratives with unique visual material, making the history of an often unknown country understandable for everyone.

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This book offers an entertaining introduction to Belarusian history from its beginnings to the early 20th century, and is comprehensible for readers of all ages. On its pages, readers will encounter outstanding figures from the history of Belarus. They will learn about the life and customs and discover the victories won in wars and the cultural achievements of Belarusians throughout different eras. The book contains over 2000 illustrations, including unique miniature drawings from chronicles, medieval engravings, and rare photographs. Many of these illustrations were previously unknown even to Belarusian readers. The history of Belarus is presented as an integral part of pan-European civilization.