Vilnius Nuo Jo Pradеѕios Iki 1750 -

: A series of "Great Fires" destroyed much of the city's remaining medieval wooden and Gothic structures.

: The most tragic period in the city's history, during which Muscovite forces occupied, looted, and burned Vilnius, resulting in the massacre of roughly 20,000 residents. Vilnius nuo jo pradЕѕios iki 1750

: Focuses on the "spiritual life" of the city, documenting the history of the Vilnius University (founded 1579), the early printing presses, and the development of local libraries and archives. Vilnius Before 1750: A Timeline of Significant Events : A series of "Great Fires" destroyed much

The work was originally written in Polish but has been professionally translated into Lithuanian by Irena Katilienė and republished starting in 2014 by Mintis . You can find these volumes at major retailers like Knygos.lt or consult them at the Vilnius City Municipality Central Library . Vilnius Before 1750: A Timeline of Significant Events

: Covers the city’s legendary beginnings under Grand Duke Gediminas in 1323, its transformation into the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and the granting of Magdeburg Rights in 1387.