Eastern Europe category: 1864 books

From the New York Times bestselling author Robert D. Kaplan, named one of the world’s Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine, comes a riveting journey through one of Europe’s frontier countries—and a potent examination of the forces that will determine Europe’s fate in the postmodern...

Between the reigns of Augustus and Septimius Severus, the Eastern provinces of the Roman Empire frequently saw brutal fighting, most notably during the conquest of Dacia by Trajan, the suppression of the Great Revolt in Judea and intermittent clashes with Rome's great rival Parthia. In these wars,...

What Europe is and what it should be is often the subject of passionate debate. A unique concept whereby several nations are brought together under a humane, democratic system? The strongest economy in the world? A patchwork of different cultures? A tolerant home for freethinkers and the persecuted?...

What Europe is and what it should be is often the subject of passionate debate. A unique concept whereby several nations are brought together under a humane, democratic system? The strongest economy in the world? A patchwork of different cultures? A tolerant home for freethinkers and the persecuted?...

What and where and who is Europe? This unique collection contends that Europe cannot be defined as simply a particular geographic location or a group of citizens who inhabit the same place and share a culture. Instead, Europe is a question to be answered by the teachers and students who study it....

Medieval East Central Europe in a Comparative Perspective draws together the new perspectives concerning the relevance of East Central Europe for current historiography by placing the region in various comparative contexts. The chapters compare conditions within East Central Europe, as well as between...

The Rough Guides Snapshot Europe on a Budget: Czech Republic is the ultimate backpacker's guide to this fascinating part of central Europe. It leads you through the country with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the top sights and attractions, from nights out in Prague to spa...

Parce que pour connaître les peuples, il faut d’abord les comprendre La Lituanie est un pays presque inconnu. Prenez une carte de l’Europe du Nord et pointez le doigt sur les rives de la mer Baltique. Jadis, ce Grand-Duché associé à la Pologne s’érigea en l’une des puissances incontournables...

Journey through Poland, Ukraine, Slovenia, and other places neglected by tourists, with “an accomplished stylist with an eye for telling detail” (Irvine Welsh). Andrzej Stasiuk is a restless and indefatigable traveler. By car, train, bus, and ferry, he goes from his native Poland to Slovakia,...

Dear Hanna—A biography of pacifist Martin J. Zimmer based on letters from the Eastern Front during WW II by Rudolf Alois Zimmer, is a rare eyewitness account of the plight of both civilians and soldiers affected by the military operations in the mud and freezing temperatures of the Eastern Front...

Pick a Weekend, Pick a City, and Go! Andy Steves' travel guide picks up where crowdsourcing leaves off, covering the skills you need for spur-of-the-moment trips to Europe's top destinations. Follow strategic, three-day itineraries for exploring each city. Learn which cities match your...

Hit Europe's can't-miss art, sights, and bites with Rick Steves Best of Europe! Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money Itineraries for one to four days in the top destinations in England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland Rick's tips for...

Four years of armored battle on the Eastern Front in the Second World War littered the battlefields with the wrecks of destroyed and disabled tanks, and Anthony Tucker-Jones’s photographic history is a fascinating guide to them. It provides a graphic record of the various types of tank deployed...

The Rough Guides Snapshot Europe on a Budget: Poland is the ultimate backpacker's guide to this fascinating country. You'll find reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the top sights and attractions, from hiking in the Tatras to bar-hopping in Warsaw, alongside cash-saving tips and...