This book is a first attempt to become reacquainted with what historians have forgotten and archaeologists have found – old toys and games, which were the most important friends and educational tools of our youth. At first glance, research into the leisure activities of prehistoric times might seem simple and fun but, in truth, is also important and meaningful. By researching the games of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th-17th centuries, an attempt is made to answer essential questions concerning their chronology, geographical and social spread, origin, development, and ties with their geographical neighbors, near and far. The book raises questions concerning the social and cultural aspects of leisure activities; the probable cultural, economic, and political reasons for the popularity and legality of toys and games, and their place in the populace of the time. This book should be of interest not only to specialists, but also to the general public interested in the history of Lithuanian toys and everyday life.
The book is in Lithuanian, with Lithuanian and English photo captions, and an English summary.
ISBN 978-609-8061-10-9