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Kaunas is a very difficult city to describe in just a few words or simply to explain it. It is very easy to get lost in the complex history of the city. This is the city, which has had the title imposed upon it as the "second city" of Lithuania and a label that is still remembered as the "temporary" capital of Lithuania. Although the University was founded here only in 1920, Kaunas is proud to have the greatest number of students of any Lithuanian city. This is a city, famous for their disobedience to the Soviet government, faith in bourgeoisie values and to choose independence. Compared with other cities, the Kaunas populace never hate their city. When asked to express their opinion about it Kaunas Patriots proudly state "Kaunas is Kaunas". This book will take you for a journey through this proud city's history. You will also find out about other factors which have made Kaunas one of Lithuania¿s greatest cities such as the gothic style architecture, the defenses, the various ethnic groups living here that have left their traces on the culture, the museums and Kaunas as the first capital of the Republic of Lithuania. This book gives you insight as to why "Kaunas is Kaunas" Author: Irena Vaisvilaite Publisher: Baltos Lankos Published: 2008 Format: Soft cover Pages: 88 Usually ships in 3-5 business days E-mail a friend about this item. | ||||||||
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