In the book, the “amber thread” of Lithuanian history is singled out. The reader is acquainted with the role of this representative symbol of Lithuania, as the significance of amber for the country both in everyday life and its influence for elements of traditional culture is shown.This is a themed series of books aimed at presenting a concise but diversified introduction to various aspects of Lithuania. As the aim of the authors of this series is not to create official and exhaustive portraits of Lithuania, but rather to present more individual and free view on the chosen subjects, interesting information can be discovered here even by those who are already familiar with Lithuania. The series is designed for those who wish to get to know this unique and interesting country.