A History of Eastern Europe
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Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius
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Eastern Europe has long been thought of as the "Other Europe", a region rife with political upheaval, shifting national borders, an astonishing variety of ethnic diversity, and relative isolation from the centers of power in the West. It has also been, and continues to be, pivotal in the course of world events. A History of Eastern Europe offers a sweeping 1,000-year tour with a particular focus on the region's modern history. In 24 insightful lectures, you'll observe waves of migration and invasion, watch empires rise and fall, witness wars and their deadly consequences - and come away with comprehensive knowledge of one of the world's most fascinating places.
In examining this region's remarkable diversity and contested borders, you'll better understand the ever-present tension between the connections between East and West and the areas of marked contrast. These disparities were clear as the world globalized and the US and Soviet superpowers jockeyed for spheres of influence - epitomized by the imposition of the Iron Curtain across Europe and the rise of the Berlin Wall. And yet, throughout the 20th century and into current times, the connectedness of Eastern Europe to the rest of the world continues to be demonstrated beyond question. This region has made itself felt across the globe through:
- The political and cultural reverberations of peace movements and armed conflicts
- The crises of huge population migrations and the new expressions of cultural and economic exchange they spark
- The successes and struggles of NATO and the European Union
- And more
Explore the grand sweep of this epic history, from a series of early invasions to the rise of empires to the collapse of communism and into the new challenges of the 21st century. Meet brilliant poets, writers, artists, and other cultural figures who made an impact on Eastern European history.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-07-2021
Enjoyed listening to this audiobook.
Informative and clear analysis of this region in Europe. Very well presented. Anyone interested in European history should listen to this work.
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- Liine
- 04-04-2017
Brilliant
A very captivating telling of an extremely complex subject. interesting even for an Eastern European 😉
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- Andrew
- 05-12-2015
Great story and great lecturer, not biased.
As I was born in one of the countries from this region I didn't find the lecturer untruthful at any point. Very good first half of the course, the second part of the most recent history, although no lie has been told, it is to volatile topic to remain unfinished.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-02-2022
Fabulous history trip
Wonderful listening. Learning so much as it was put into the jigsaw puzzle of history. Well read. Easy listening. Great understanding and appreciation of Eastern Europe’s history.
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