Historical books from Lithuania
Recommended historical books (4)
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If you are into historical here are some historical books from Lithuania for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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In the Shadow of Wolves by Alvydas Šlepikas EN
Description:
A Times Book of the Year, 2019 THE SECOND WORLD WAR IS OVER. BUT THE WORLD IS FAR FROM SAFE. As victorious Russian troops sweep across East Prussia, a group of desperate children face a new battle. Confronted by critical food shortages and the onset of a bitterly cold winter, these 'wolf children' secretly cross the border into Lithuania in search of work or food to take back to their starving families. In a world still reeling from the devastation of war, the children must risk everything to survive. In the Shadow of Wolves is a story of resilience, devastation and, ultimately, hope. Based on... continue
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The Captive Mind by Czesław Miłosz EN
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The Captive Mind examines the moral and intellectual conflicts faced by men and women living under totalitarianism of the left or right.
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The Language of the Goddess by Marija Gimbutas EN
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"The first authoritative work on the ancient goddess culture."Boston Globe The Goddess is the most potent and persistent feature in the archaeological records of the ancient world, a symbol of the unity of life in nature and the personification of all that was sacred and mysterious on earth. In this pioneering and provocative volume, Marija Gimbutas resurrects the world of the Goddess-worshipping, earth- centered cultures, bringing ancient matriarchal society vividly to life. She interweaves comparative mythology, early historical sources, linguistics, ethnography, and folklore to demonstrate ... continue
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Vilnius Poker by Ričardas Gavelis, Elizabeth Novickas EN
Description:
four different perspectives, and it captures the surreal horror of life under the Soviet yoke." --Book Jacket.