Provides a portrait of the people of Russia as they rebuild their country in the aftermath of forty years of communist rule. Includes interviews with citizens and officials, history of the country, maps, photographs, and a chronicle of key events.
Traces the political, economic, and cultural history of the Ukraine and discusses life under Soviet control between 1924 to 1991 and the problems that face the nation since its independence in 1991.
Presents a concise study of the history and culture of the three Caucasus states of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia and traces their economic, political, and social developments in the twenty-first century.
Examines the people, religion, environmental problems, politics, culture, history, and geography of Russia, emphasizing its transition, since 1991, from a communist to a free nation.
Describes life in Czech Republic after the turbulence of the 1980s and 1990s, providing historical background and covering its government, economy, religions, culture, daily life, cities, and transitional issues to be resolved. Includes a chronology and further reading list.
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. Includes photographs, a chronology, and maps.
Chronicles the history of Afghanistan, and explores daily life, politics, and the many challenges facing the country since the decline of communism in Eastern Europe. Includes photographs, a chronology, and maps.
Chronicles the history of the Baltic Republics, and explores daily life, politics, and the many challenges facing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania since the decline of communism in Eastern Europe. Includes photographs, a chronology, and maps.
Chronicles the history of Serbia and Montenegro and describes the country's major cities, government, religions, economy, culture, daily life, and contemporary problems, also providing a chronology and further reading list.
