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The Routledge Companion to Central and Eastern Europe since 1919

Adrian Webb author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:14th Apr '08

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The Routledge Companion to Central and Eastern Europe since 1919 is a compact and comprehensive reference guide to the area, from the Treaty of Versailles to the present day. With particular focus on the early nationalist and subsequent fascist and communist periods, Adrian Webb provides an essential guide to the events, people and ideas which have shaped, and continue to shape, central and eastern Europe since the re-ordering of Europe at the end of the First World War.

Covering cultural, economic, political, and environmental issues, this broad-ranging and user-friendly volume explores both the common heritage and collective history of the region, as well as the distinctive histories of the individual states. Key features include:

  • wide ranging political and thematic chronologies
  • maps for clear visual reference
  • special topics such as the economy, the environment and culture
  • full list of office holders and extensive biographies of prominent people in all fields
  • glossary of specialist terms.

With a wealth of chronological, statistical and tabular data, this handy book is an indispensable resource for all those who wish to understand the complex history of central and eastern Europe.

'The book is perfectly accessible to general readers as well as specialists..... a useful addition to any library's reference shelves' – Reference Reviews

'Webb offers the latest addition to the Routledge Companions to History series of reference guides to key historical events and geographic areas. These comprehensive guides offer essential apparatus for navigating through the topics under consideration, including introductory articles, biographies, and chronologies ... Maps illustrate territorial changes that followed major historic events, and a glossary of specialist terms helps readers become familiear with local terminology ... With a wealth of chronological, statistical, and tabular data, this handy book is an indispensable resource for all (beginners and experts alike) who wish to understand the complex history of central and eastern Europe.'CHOICE

ISBN: 9780415445634

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 870g

366 pages