The Rebirth of East EuropeDesigned especially to meet the needs of introductory-level students and to quickly enlighten them about East Europe, this multi-perspective overview covers everything politically relevant for the region - geography, political history, Soviet occupation, Cold War, and system collapse. It provides a brief explanation of why communist systems in East Europe collapsed and covers current politics in East Europe - parties, elections, and problems. It considers the latest elections, including ex-Communist victories in Poland and Hungary, and provides an overview of the Bosnian conflict and associated horrors through present IFOR and Dayton. |
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Caught between Empires | 7 |
The Interwar Years | 26 |
East Europe and World War II | 48 |
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