Generated from local file. Cache size:400 (not visible in beta/prod)
East European History
Read full-text books and articles on:
East European History
-
1.
-
2.
Return to Diversity: A Political History of East Central Europe since World War II
by Joseph Rothschild, Nancy M. Wingfield. 338 pgs.
-
3.
-
4.
Eastern Europe has been in ongoing crisis since the breakup of the Soviet Union. This important book provides basic, up-to-date information on the events and background that have led up to the current crisis, and the volume includes helpful maps and photographs of key figures and scenes of everyday life. Librarians will value this reference tool as a reliable, informative source for students and others trying to understand today's conflicts. The volume covers all of the countries that formed the colonial empire of the Soviet Union--Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), Hungary, Poland, Romania, and former Yugoslavia.
-
5.
Examining the process of institutional change at all stages against the background of planned and actual economic dynamics as well as this process's interaction with political developments and social transformations, this volume presents a comparative discussion of the process of economic change in eight East European countries: Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, the German Democratic Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Yugoslavia, and Albania.
-
6.
The revolutions of 1989 in Eastern Europe made it possible for people who had always considered themselves part of the European mainstream to reemerge from two generations of Communist separation. At the same time, however, the war in the former Yugoslavia threw doubt on the stability of the region. In Three Eras of Political Change in Eastern Europe, Gale Stokes, a noted specialist on the history of Eastern Europe and Yugoslavia, covers a broad range of topics, including the revolutions of 1989. The first section of the text describes the historical sources of the regions distinctiveness. Part two illuminates the background of the 1990s crisis in Yugoslavia and the final section discusses the conditions of Eastern Europe after 1945. Because the text is broken into three interrelated parts, instructors are able to choose the sections that are most appropriate for their courses. Stokes discusses the social determinants of East European politics, but argues that ideas were more important in the revolutions of 1989. These interpretations, along with his optimistic assessment of the regions future, are sure to provoke debate. Clear and concise, these articles are both wide-ranging and cross-cultural, giving students not only an overall historical view of the region, but also a glimpse into more recent events as well. The scope and penetration of the essays, along with their challenging viewpoints, are sure to engage undergraduates and scholars studying Eastern European history and international politics.
-
7.
The Establishment of Communist Regimes in Eastern Europe, 1944-1949
by Norman Naimark, Leonid Gibianskii. 322 pgs.
-
8.
-
9.
Weiner provides a detailed examination of the history of the area; the causes of the Revolutions of 1989; and the key problems associated with the post-communist transition. In addition to a country-by-country analysis, Weiner looks at possible models of change and foreign policy in the region.
-
10.
Development of Class Structure in Eastern Europe: Poland and Her Southern Neighbors
by Aleksander Gella. 328 pgs.
-
11.
An examination of East-Central European history, this book looks to the past for the roots of the cleavage between the eastern and western regions of Europe and the reasons for the east central countries' backward, social structures; their slide into fascism and war; and the ultimate destruction of the region within the Stalinist orbit. East-Central Europe emerged as a distinct region as early as the 15th century, when, in sharp contrast to an expanding urban economy and a loosening of serfdom in the West, it pursued a brutal Second Serfdom. This development would determine much of its future course, as 19th century attempts to modernize society included "revolutions from above" and the abolishment of serfdom, while stubbornly retaining decisive feudal structures. After World War I, industrial developments created a semi-feudal, distorted capitalism, and the region soon saw the emergence of ultra-nationalist, fascist-style regimes whose actions would eventually lead to catastrophe. Hodos producesa comprehensive, comparative overview of the centuries-old division, along with the resulting social, political, and economic consequences. Chapters on anti-Semitism and the Holocaust illustrate the stark differences between the regions.
-
12.
Resistance and Rebellion: Lessons from Eastern Europe explains how ordinary people become involved in resistance and rebellion against powerful regimes. The book provides a detailed theoretical treatment of the process that pushes and pulls individuals into risk-laden roles. It also reconstructs Lithuanian social networks of the 1940s, through extensive interviews, to illustrate and test the argument. The work conducts comparisons with several other Eastern European nations to show the breadth and depth of the approach. The book contributes to both the general literature on political violence, as well as the theoretical literature on collective action.
Search the entire Questia Library for more on: East European History
East European History - Related Topics
Visitors researching East European history also searched on:
Get full-text access to all publications in this Research Pack on
East European history
Only
$9.95
$9.95
30-Day
access
(One-time charge)
(One-time charge)
Search the Library
Related Topics
Sponsored Links
Newsletter |
Privacy Policy |
User Agreements |
Questia School |
About Us |
Advertise with Us |
Contact |
Tools for Webmasters
|
FREE BOOKS
© 2009 - Questia Media America, Inc. All rights reserved. All service marks and trademarks are property of
Questia Media and its affiliates. Any advertising or navigational links included on this site are not necessarily
endorsed by the publishers or content providers whose materials appear on this site.
Questia Media and its affiliates. Any advertising or navigational links included on this site are not necessarily
endorsed by the publishers or content providers whose materials appear on this site.