Vilnius A Guide To Its Names And People Author:Tomas Venclova Several years ago, Tomas Venclova wrote Vilnius: City Guide - a highly popular book, published in five languages. Vilnius: A Guide to Its Names and People, according to the author, is an extension, a second volume of this guide. A book about famous people who left their mark on the history of the city. The author has discovered little known info... more »rmation and living details about many of them. The book maintains an unbiased relationship, and offers non-stereotypical comments. Its nine chapters present biographies of 576 people whose lives involved Vilnius. Illustrated.« less