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A History of the Baltic States

Author : Andres Kasekamp
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 113757366X
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (375 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Baltic States written by Andres Kasekamp and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this key textbook, Andres Kasekamp masterfully traces the development of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, from the northern crusades against Europe's last pagans and Lithuania's rise to become one of medieval Europe's largest states, to their incorporation into the Russian Empire and the creation of their modern national identities. Employing a comparative approach, a particular emphasis is placed upon the last one hundred years, during which the Baltic states achieved independence, endured occupation by the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, and transformed themselves into members of the European Union. This is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking modules on Eastern or Central European History, Communism and Post-Communism, the Soviet Union, or Baltic Culture and Politics. Engaging and accessible, this is also an ideal introduction to the Baltic States for general readers.

The Baltic

Author : Michael North
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674426045
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book The Baltic written by Michael North and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this overview of the Baltic region from the Vikings to the European Union, Michael North presents the sea and the lands that surround it as a Nordic Mediterranean, a maritime zone of shared influence, with its own distinct patterns of trade, cultural exchange, and conflict. Covering over a thousand years in a part of the world where seas have been much more connective than land, The Baltic: A History transforms the way we think about a body of water too often ignored in studies of the world’s major waterways. The Baltic lands have been populated since prehistory by diverse linguistic groups: Balts, Slavs, Germans, and Finns. North traces how the various tribes, peoples, and states of the region have lived in peace and at war, as both global powers and pawns of foreign regimes, and as exceptionally creative interpreters of cultural movements from Christianity to Romanticism and Modernism. He examines the golden age of the Vikings, the Hanseatic League, Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, and Peter the Great, and looks at the hard choices people had to make in the twentieth century as fascists, communists, and liberal democrats played out their ambitions on the region’s doorstep. With its vigorous trade in furs, fish, timber, amber, and grain and its strategic position as a thruway for oil and natural gas, the Baltic has been—and remains—one of the great economic and cultural crossroads of the world.

The Baltic

Author : Alan Palmer
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1590209265
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Baltic written by Alan Palmer and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alan Palmer traces the history of the Baltic region from its early Viking days and its time under the Byzantine Empire through its medieval prime when the Baltic Sea served as one of Europe’s central trading grounds. Palmer addresses both the strong nationalist sentiments that have driven Baltic culture and the early attempts at Baltic unification by Sweden and Russia. The Baltic also dissects the politics and culture of the region in the twentieth century, when it played multiple historic roles: it was the Eastern Front in the First World War; the setting of early uprisings in the Russian Revolution; a land occupied by the Nazis during the Second World War; and, until very recently, a region dominated by the Soviets. In the twenty-first century, increasing attention has been focused on the Baltic states as they grow into their own in spite of growing neo-imperialist pressure from post-Soviet Russia. In The Baltic, Alan Palmer provides readers with a detailed history of the nations and peoples that are now poised to emerge as some of Europe’s most vital democracies.

Information Wars in the Baltic States

Author : Janis Chakars
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030999874
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Information Wars in the Baltic States written by Janis Chakars and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-09-26 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume, featuring accomplished scholars, is about the information wars in the Baltic states, a battle that pits Russia against the West with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as sites of contention for great power politics. Chapters address responses from titular populations, local Russian speakers, national governments, activists, journalists, and NATO, as well as the impact of Russian foreign policy on media.

The Baltic Story

Author : Caroline Boggis-Rolfe
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445688514
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book The Baltic Story written by Caroline Boggis-Rolfe and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Baltic Story recounts the shared history of the countries around the Baltic, from the events of a thousand years ago to the present day.

Foreword to The Past

Author : Endre Bojtar
Publisher : Central European University Press
ISBN 13 : 9637326189
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (373 download)

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Download or read book Foreword to The Past written by Endre Bojtar and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over time at least four meanings have been attributed to the term 'Baltic' - drawing on thirty years of extensive research, Foreword to the Past is the first modern introduction to the enigma of the Baltic origins and the self-identification of the Baltic people. The book is divided into three distinctive parts: the first part recounts the history of the Baltic peoples relying on archaeological sources; the second part provides an objective linguistic history and a description of the Baltic languages; the third part provides an original and fresh insight into mythology in the ancient history of the Baltic peoples.

A Concise History of the Baltic States

Author : Andrejs Plakans
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521833728
Total Pages : 491 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book A Concise History of the Baltic States written by Andrejs Plakans and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integrated history of three Baltic peoples - Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians - from their origins as tribal societies to separate nations.

Forgotten Pages in Baltic History

Author : Martyn Housden
Publisher : Rodopi
ISBN 13 : 9042033169
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Forgotten Pages in Baltic History written by Martyn Housden and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The years from 1918 to 1945 remain central to European History. It was a breath-taking time during which the very best and very worst attributes of Mankind were on display. In the euphoria of peace which followed the end of the First World War, the Baltic States emerged as independent forces on the world stage, participating in thrilling experiments in national and transnational governance. Later, following economic collapse and in the face of rising totalitarianism among even Europe’s most cultured nations, Baltic communities succumbed to nationalism too. During wartime, Baltic peoples became both victims and, sometimes, victimisers. Ultimately their victimhood lasted until the end of the Cold War, yielding consequences still discernible at the start of the twenty first century. Taking the period 1918 to 1945 as pivotal, this collection of essays examines some of the key themes in Baltic History as they are emerging today. These include appreciations of identity, autonomy and the rights of national minorities; the everyday and social foundations of international security; and the importance of historical memory to popular and political identities.

Guide to Business Information on Russia, the NIS and the Baltic States

Author : Tania Konn
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135476853
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Guide to Business Information on Russia, the NIS and the Baltic States written by Tania Konn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is an introduction to English language sources, in electronic and print form, dealing with business issues in Russia, the NIS and the Baltic States. It gives evaluative descriptions and costs of all listed sources, concentrating on recent sources. Sources of information on some of these countries can be difficult to locate, and the author gives guidance on how to go about finding them. Contents: Under each country, information sources are grouped in broad categories: Overview (sources designed to answer general, exploratory, country and regional questions, e.g. population, politics, how to do business etc); Current developments (e.g. recent changes in tax and other laws, trends in foreign direct investment, latest project tenders); Companies and contacts; Industries and services; Legislation; Organisations (a listing of agencies and bodies able to provide assistance, information and data to business people).

Understanding the Baltic States

Author : Charles Clarke
Publisher : Hurst Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1805260642
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Understanding the Baltic States written by Charles Clarke and published by Hurst Publishers. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses a crucial question: the contribution of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to the historic dissolution of the USSR in 1991, which in turn led to regained independence for the Baltic States in that year. This is an important history, relating to the interplay between divisions and tensions at the heart of the USSR and the growing Baltic independence movements. It also has great contemporary significance as a result of Russia’s February 2022 invasion of the Ukraine. To justify this act, Vladimir Putin has explicitly promoted a ‘Greater Russian’ version of history, including a dangerously inaccurate narrative of what occurred in the Baltics in 1991. He also continues to threaten military action against the Baltic states, all of which are members of NATO. The contributors—who include Brendan Simms, Vladislav Zubok, Andrew Wilson, Mart Kuldkepp, Bridget Kendall, Kristina Spohr, Kaarel Piirimäe and Neil Taylor— analyse the struggles of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to secure their independence, and set out how Moscow is propagating fake history, as well as engaging in destabilising measures and cyber-attacks, to undermine these countries’ hard-won freedom. This indispensable volume addresses head-on the biggest geopolitical challenge facing the world today: responding to Russian military adventurism.

The History of the Baltic States

Author : Kevin C. O'Connor Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book The History of the Baltic States written by Kevin C. O'Connor Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updating the popular 2003 first edition, this book is a narrative history of the Baltic States with particular focus on the events of the 20th and 21st centuries. The Baltic States—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—were granted independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, the three countries have struggled with sluggish economies, tensions with Russia, and government corruption. This extensively updated second edition of a well-regarded reference illuminates the events of the last decade, including the acceptance of all three nations into the European Union in 2004. Although it concentrates on the 20th and 21st centuries, the wide-ranging work covers major historical currents that have swept through Europe from the age of the Crusades through two world wars and into modern times. Updates include events that have occurred since 2003, such as the area's declining birth rates and inflation problems that led to the European Union denying the adoption of the Euro in Lithuania. A new chapter entitled "The Totalitarian Experience, 1940–1953" focuses specifically on the major tragedies of the 20th century: the Baltic States' loss of independence, their conquest by Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, and the horrors of the first years of Soviet rule. Historical controversies concerning World War II and the Soviet era are also addressed. Additionally, the Notable Figures section has been updated, the bibliography now includes many electronic resources, and photographs have been added.

Folklore in Baltic History

Author : Sadhana Naithani
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1496823583
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book Folklore in Baltic History written by Sadhana Naithani and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folklore in the Baltic History: Resistance and Resurgence is about the role of folklore, folklore archives, and folklore studies in the contemporary history of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—together called the Baltic countries. They were occupied by Russia, by Germany, and lastly by the USSR at the end of the Second World War. They regained freedom in 1991. The period under the rule of the USSR brought several changes to their societies and cultures. Individuals and institutions dealing with folklore—archives, university departments, and folklorists—came under special control, attack, and surveillance. Some of the pioneer folklorists escaped to other countries, but many others witnessed their institutions and the meaning of folklore studies transformed. The USSR did not stop folklore studies but led the field to new methods. In spite of all the pressure, folklore continued to be a matter of identity, and folksongs became the marching songs of crowds resisting Soviet control in the late 1980s. Since independence in 1991, folklore scholars and institutions revamped and reconstituted folkloristics. Today all three countries have many active scholars and institutions. Sadhana Naithani recounts this resilient arc through an intermedial and interdisciplinary methodology of research. She combines the study of written works, archival documents, life-stories, and conversations with folklorists, ethnologists, archivists, and historians in Tartu, Riga, and Vilnius. She recorded conversations on video, creating current reflections on issues of the recent past. Based on the study of life-stories and oral history projects, Naithani juxtaposes the history of folkloristics and the life of the folk in the Soviet period of the Baltic countries. The result is this dramatic, first-ever history of Baltic folkloristics.

Guide to Business Info on Russia, the NIS, and the Baltic States

Author : Tania Konn
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135971811
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Guide to Business Info on Russia, the NIS, and the Baltic States written by Tania Konn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is an introduction to English-language sources, in electronic and conventional print forms, dealing with Russia/NIS/Baltic states business issues. It provides evaluative descriptions and costs of all listed sources, and concentrates on recent sources. Sources in respect of some of these countries can be very difficult to locate, and the author provides guidance on how to go about finding them. Contents: Under each country, information sources are grouped in broad categories: Overview (sources designed to answer general, exploratory, country and regional questions; eg. population, politics, how to do business, etc); Current developments (eg. recent changes in tax and other laws, trends in foreign direct investment, latest project tenders); Companies and contacts; Industries and services; Legislation; Organisations (a listing of agencies able to provide assistance, information and business data); Index. The countries covered are: Armenia; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Central Asia and Transcaucasia; Estonia; Georgia; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyztan; Latvia; Lithuania; Moldova; Russian Federation; Ukraine; Uzbekistan.

Baltic Cities

Author : Neil Taylor
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781841622477
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (224 download)

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Download or read book Baltic Cities written by Neil Taylor and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2008 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revamped and expanded version of Bradt's Baltic Capitals, this guide recognises a shift in the nature of travel in the region. No longer limited to a Baltics' itinerary covering Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, the guide incorporates the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, the Baltic coast from Klaipeda to Liepaja, and inland cities of Kaunas and Tartu.Whereas the Baltic states reflect western European influence, Kaliningrad - an offshoot of Russia - is very different: the Cyrillic alphabet remains and tourists can still see a statue of Lenin, or walk along a Revolution Road. The perfect companion, Baltic Cities details each city's historic sights, from museums to churches, together with scenic walking tours and essential details of where to eat and stay.

Physical Oceanography of the Baltic Sea

Author : Matti Leppäranta
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540797033
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Physical Oceanography of the Baltic Sea written by Matti Leppäranta and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-03-20 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Baltic Sea oceanographic research community is wide and the research history is over 100 years old. Nevertheless, there is still no single, coherent book on the physical oceanography of the Baltic Sea as a whole. There is a strong need for such a book, coming from working oceanographers as well as the university teaching programmes in advanced undergraduate to graduate levels. In the regional conference series in physical oceanography (Baltic Sea Science Conference, Baltic Sea Oceanographers' conference, Baltex-conferences) about 500 scientists take part regularly. Even more scientists work in the fields of marine biology, chemistry and the environment, and they need information on the physics of the Baltic Sea as well. There are nine countries bordering on the Baltic Sea and five more in the runoff area. The Baltic Sea as a source of fish, means of transportation and leisure activities is highly important to the regional society. In the runoff area there are a total of 85 million people. Research and protection strategies need to be developed, as the Baltic Sea is probably the most polluted sea in the world. Since the Baltic Sea has become an inner sea of the EU (apart from small shore parts of Russia in Petersburg and Kaliningrad), it is anticipated that the importance of the region will consequently rise. The book will arouse interest among students, scientists and decision makers involved with the Baltic problems. It will also give important background information for those working with biogeochemical processes in the Baltic Sea, because the physical forcing for those processes is of vital importance.

A Concise History of the Baltic States

Author : Andrejs Plakans
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139867180
Total Pages : 611 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book A Concise History of the Baltic States written by Andrejs Plakans and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Baltic region is frequently neglected in broader histories of Europe and its international significance can be obscured by separate treatments of the various Baltic states. With this wide-ranging survey, Andrejs Plakans presents an integrated history of three Baltic peoples - Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians - and draws out the common threads to show how it has been shaped by their location in a strategically desirable corner of Europe. Subordinated in turn by Baltic German landholders, the Polish nobility and gentry, and then by Russian and Soviet administrators, the three nations have nevertheless kept their distinctive identities - significantly retaining three separate languages in an ethnically diverse region. The book traces the countries' evolution from their ninth-century tribal beginnings to their present status as three thriving and separate nation states, focusing particularly on the region's complex twentieth-century history, which culminated in the eventual re-establishment of national sovereignty after 1991.

Contacts and Networks in the Baltic Sea Region

Author : Maths Bertell
Publisher : Crossing Boundaries: Turku Medieval and Early Modern Studies
ISBN 13 : 9789462982635
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Contacts and Networks in the Baltic Sea Region written by Maths Bertell and published by Crossing Boundaries: Turku Medieval and Early Modern Studies. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology provides an in-depth introduction to the networks shaped by the Baltic Sea, the languages, folklore, religions, literature, technology, and identities of the Germanic, Finnic, Sámi, Baltic, and Slavic peoples.