Saverchenko, I. V. Birth of a legend: Belarus in the 9th–15th centuries / I. V. Saverchenko; National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Center for Research of Belarusian Culture, Language and Literature, Institute of Literary Studies named after Yanka Kupala. – Minsk: Belarusian Science, 2024. – 390, [2] p.
ISBN 978-985-08-3112-5.
The origins, origins and formation of the Belarusian people in the 9th–15th centuries are revealed in an accessible form. The emergence of the first state formations on Belarusian soil is traced. The heroic struggle against external enemies is covered - nomadic tribes, German crusaders and Mongol-Tatars.
The role of outstanding historical figures is determined, their influence on the unification processes in the state is revealed. The importance of oral folk art, writing and literature in the spiritual and cultural rapprochement of proto-Belarusian tribes and strengthening of identity is shown.
Designed for a wide range of readers.
