eastern europe

Explores the events that led up to the destruction of communisim in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

In the dangerous dark of winter in an Eastern European village during the early seventeenth century, Peter learns from a gypsy girl that the Shadow Queen is behind the recent murders and reanimations, and his father's secret past may hold the key to stopping her.

Profiles the countries in Southern and Eastern Europe.

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.

Presents opposing viewpoints on the division of Europe, the effects of recent revolutions in Eastern Europe, economic policies Eastern Europe should adopt, the impact of German unification, and the possibility of a united Europe.

Presents descriptions from men and women in Romania, Hungary, Lithuania, Macedonia, and the Czech Republic of their lives after the opening of the Soviet bloc.

Analyzes the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, country by country, during 1989 and 1990. Includes photographs, time lines, maps, and cartoons.

Traces the history of Central Eurasia from ancient times to the early twenty-first century, discussing the rise and fall of the Central Eurasian empires, the economic, artistic, and scientific influence of the region, the invasions by Persians, Greeks, Arabs, Chinese, and others, and the internal and external dynamics of the area.

Examines the modern political history and current economic, social, religious and cultural problems of each country.

A travel guide to Eastern and Central Europe, providing descriptions of attractions in sixteen cities and countries, and featuring listings of places to eat, stay, and shop. Includes maps, illustrations, and photographs.