The making of Eastern Europe : from prehistory to postcommunism
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The making of Eastern Europe : from prehistory to postcommunism
Macmillan, 1997
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Why has the collapse of Communism resulted in so much disappointment for the hopeful millions of Eastern Europe? In the revised edition of this thoughtful and provocative book Philip Longworth argues that their predicament is only partly due to the imposition of the Soviet system but rather that they are the heirs of misfortune which dates back centuries. In exploring the origins of current problems, this sweeping history ranges from the present day to the time of Constantine the Great, the Urals to the Mediterranean and the Baltic, and emphasises culture and society, as well as politics and economics. In an additional new chapter Philip Longworth analyses the collapse of Communism and the advent of post-communism. This book will be of immense value to all who want to understand Eastern Europe's past and present.
Table of Contents
Maps - Preface to the Second Edition - Introduction - The Crooked Wood of Humanity (1953-89) - The Quest for the New Eldorado (1944-53) - Independence and its Consequences (1918-44) - The Winding Road to Sarajevo (1848-1914) - The Age of Reason and Romanticism (1770-1848) -The Imposition of Order (1648-1770) - Metamorphoses (1526-1648) - The Clashing of Cultures and Religions (1352-1526) - The Age of Crusades (1071-1355) - Beginnings (324-1071) - Conclusion - Index
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