Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century

Summary: Covering all key Eastern European states and their history right up to the collapse of communism, this new edition of Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century - And After is a comprehensive political history of Eastern Europe taking in the whole of the century and the geographical areaFocusing on the attempt to create and maintain a functioning democracy, the new edition now:* examines events in Bosnia and Hercegovina...* includes a new consideration of the evolution of the region since the revolutions of 1989-91* surveys the development of a market economy* analyzes the realignment of Eastern Europe towards the West* details the emergence of organized crime* discusses each state individually* includes an up-to-date bibliography. Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century - And After provides an accessible introduction to this key area which is invaluable to students of modern and political history. [read more]