This book is a historical account of the events leading up to and following the Lithuanian uprising against Russian imperialism in 1812. It covers the political, social, and economic factors that led to the rebellion, as well as the personalities and tactics of the leaders and combatants. Whether you are a student of Eastern European history or simply interested in the struggle for freedom and independence, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.