At the foundations of Narbutt’s vision of Lithuania and the relations between Poland and Lithuania
LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Istorijos istoriografija; Istoriografija; Istoriografijos istorija; Lietuvos istorija; Teodoras Narbutas (Teodor Narbutt); 19 amžius; 19th century; Historiography of history; Historioraphy; History of Lithuania; History of historiography; Teodor Narbutt; Theodor Narbut.
ENTeodor Narbutt’s works on the history of Lithuania provoked ambivalent evaluations. On one hand the importance of the subject he undertook was emphasised, on the other hand, the author was reproached for deficiencies in methodology, which disqualified him as a historian. His research grew on the basis of interest in Lithuanian culture, it led to the search for autonomous properties of the Lithuanian statehood, emphasising differences proving the separateness of Lithuania and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania within the framework of the Kingdom of Poland. The theses stated within the work have not withstood the test of time, they did not meet the social expectations. They were quickly verified by the political events of the second half of the 19th century. Although Narbutt’s works were criticised, they influenced the shape of Lithuanian culture.
