europe, eastern

Twelve-year-old Andrej, nine-year-old Tomas, and their baby sister Wilma flee their Romany encampment when it is attacked by Germans during World War II, and in an abandoned town they find a zoo where the animals tell their stories, helping the children understand what has become of their lives and what it means to be free.

Captioned photos and introductory text describe historic events in Eastern Europe in 1989.

Summary: Discusses recent events in Eastern Europe, focusing on the decisive year that saw the fall of Communist governments in several countries.

Examines how it is part of the human condition to try and reconcile acts committed under former systems of thought with contemporary ideology, focusing on the attempts of the people and governments of Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic,and Slovakia to face their Communist pasts.

A first-hand description of the changes in political systems in Eastern Europe in 1989 which eliminated Communism, covering the events leading to the elections that will affect European history for years to come.

Provides an introduction to the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of Eastern Europe.

Examines the mass murders committed by the Nazi and Stalinist regimes, describing how the killings were more widespread than many believed, and explores how those crimes influenced other events in modern history.

A history of how Communism took over Eastern Europe after World War II and transformed the individuals who came under its sway.