A brief history of Romania focusing on the country since independence from Communist domination, including information on daily life, politics, and the challenges facing the people who live there.
Examines the history of conflict in Afghanistan, discussing the colonial struggle for control, the country's experience during the Cold War, the Taliban regime and its sheltering of terrorists which led to war with the U.S. in 2001, ethnic diversity, and the lifestyle of Afghan women.
Examines Vietnam's war-filled history and the economic and social changes it underwent after private enterprise began in the 1980s, and includes photos, sidebars, and an annotated bibliography.
Examines the people, religion, daily life, politics, culture, history, and geography of Russia, emphasizing its transition, since 1991, from a communist to a free nation.
Gives a historical and cultural overview of the country of Ukraine with particular emphasis on changes that have occurred since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Chronicles the history of Hungary and explores daily life, politics, and the many challenges facing the country since the decline of communism and the emergence of democracy.
Examines the people, religion, daily life, politics, culture, history, and geography of Bulgaria, emphasizing its transition from a communist to a free nation.
Chronicles the history of the five Central Asian Republics, and explores daily life, politics, and the many challenges facing the nations since the decline of communism in Eastern Europe. Includes photographs, a chronology, and maps.
