post-communism

A history of the Cold War, focusing on the escalation of the stand-off between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1952 and 1963, and discussing the role of various leaders and other participants on both sides of the conflict.

This book examines how the history, geography, and culture of the region impacted the formation and dissolution of the Soviet Union.

A history of the Cold War, focusing on the major conflicts of the era, including the wars in Korea and Vietnam, and highlighting significant people and locations in all areas of the hostilities.

A history of the Cold War, focusing on the final years of the Communist regime in the Soviet Union, beginning with the replacement of Nikita Khruschev by Leonid Brezhnev, and highlighting significant people, places, and events on both sides of the hostilities.

Presents the story of the post-Communist era Hungarian bank robber, Attila Ambrus, who stole millions and managed to evade the very inept authorities of Eastern Europe during the 1990s.

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.

Argues that world political actions and decisions are being configured along cultural rather than economic or religious lines and looks at the issues and areas most likely to be in the forefront in the near future.

Explores how the culture, people, government, and traditions of Russia have changed in the years since the fall of Communism.

Provides a report on Russia's progress in creating a market economy in the 1990s, evaluates the impact of the crash of August 1998, and discusses the prospects for an economic recovery in Russia in the twenty-first century.