The electronic edition contains materials on the history of the book collection of the noble Sapieha family, one of the most influential and rich magnate clans in the history of Belarus, which had a significant impact on the development of the national culture.
The CD contains a catalogue of books belonging to the Sapieha family and full-text copies of the most valuable items from the National Library's collection, materials on genealogy as well as an extansive bibliography on the history of the Sapieha family and their libraries.
The presented material will be useful for researchers, teachers and lecturers, students, as well as for those who are interested in the history and culture of Belarus.
The disc is available for use by readers of the National Library of Russia at the Rare Books Room.
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