Straz︠h︡i Otchizny
Kni︠a︡zʹi︠a︡ i magnaty Belorusskoĭ zemli
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translation: Guardians of the Fatherland - Princes and magnates of the Belarusian land
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In an accessible form, socio-political events and the formation of state institutions at the end of the 14th - the first half of the 17th century are covered. A fierce struggle with external enemies - German crusaders, Mongol-Tatars and Swedes is considered, the strengthening of the military and economic potential of the state is noted, the protection of the sovereignty and independence of the country is shown.
The main characters of the book are the powerful rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania - Vitovt and Kazimir Yagailovich, Alexander the Good and Sigismund I the Old, as well as influential magnates and statesmen - Ostafiy Volovich and Lev Sapega. Their multifaceted activities aimed at the development of the country, the formation of the rule of law and the judicial system are traced.