The Making of Eastern Europe: From Prehistory to Postcommunism

by Philip Longworth

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312174454
• ISBN13: 9780312174453
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"