The Rebirth of East Europe

In this up-to-the-minute text, Michael Roskin begins by reviewing the rich history of East Europe, explaining how it was caught between empires ... how it achieved an unstable independence after World War I ... and how it was taken over by Nazis and Communists. He then goes on to analyze the collapse of the Communist regimes and the difficult economic, social, and political situations facing the region. The most up-to-date treatment of East Europe, Roskin presents the region with all its problems and a realistic prognosis for the future.