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At the start of the 20th century, the term "Lithuanian" referred to a language in a region where there had once been a medieval state, but few people thought that this was of any relevance to the general affairs of Europe. Now, at the close of the century, the identity of Lithuania as its own nation stands well-established, after many years of war and foreign domination. The text reveals how this small country was caught at the intersection of Europe's great powers, and how it was compelled to follow a foreign policy of survival. The text includes the following topics: the development of a Lithuanian economy and the crucial role of land reform.