FIRES IN CITIES OF THE REPUBLIC IN THE 16TH-18TH CENTURIES

Travel back in time and discover the history of the cities of the Republic ravaged by natural disasters. "Fires in the Cities of the Republic in the 16th-18th Centuries" is a fascinating journey through history, showing the dramatic events that forever changed the face of the metropolises of that time. Discover unknown facts and deepen your knowledge about the causes, effects and victims of these tragic fires.

• Complete collection of information about fires in cities and towns
• Information about nearly 5,000 fires from the Crown and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
• Detailed descriptions of about 2,000 fires
• Attention is paid to the causes of individual fire disasters
• The duration of the fires and their consequences
• Information about the fatal victims of the fires

This catalog is the first attempt in Polish historiography to comprehensively collect information about fires in cities and towns of the Crown and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 16th-18th centuries. It contains information about nearly 5,000 fires, of which about 2,000 have been described in more detail. The detailed notes pay attention to, among others, the causes of individual fire disasters, their duration, the effects they had, and the fatal victims. All records concerning individual cities and towns are provided with footnotes, and a comprehensive bibliography is included at the end of the volume.

This book is not only a collection of dry facts, but also a captivating story about life in the former Republic, about the daily worries and joys of its inhabitants, and how they coped in the face of misfortunes. Get to know the heroism of firefighters, the selflessness of neighbors and the determination of the authorities in rebuilding destroyed cities. See how fires affected architecture, urban planning and the mentality of society.

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