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Contemporary Worlds Ser.: Baltic Facades : Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Since 1945 by Aldis Purs (2012, Trade Paperback)

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Baltic Facades by Aldis Purs. Aldis Purs describes the unique character of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, whilst also examining the anxiety that these peoples feel about how others perceive them. Aldis Purs is an academic and specialist in Latvian history.

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Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are often grouped together as the Baltic States, but these three Eastern European countries, tied together historically, are quite different. Although each is struggling to find its place within Europe and fighting to preserve its own identity, the idea of the Baltic States is a fa ade. In this book, Aldis Purs dispels the myth of a single, coherent Baltic identity, presenting a radical new view of the region. Baltic Fa ades illuminates the uniqueness of these three countries and locates them within the larger context of European history, also revealing the similarities they share with the rest of the continent. He also examines the anxiety the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania feel about their own identities and how others see them. Giving equal weight to developments in politics, economics, and social and cultural trends, he places contemporary events in a longer perspective than traditional Cold War-inspired views of the region, tracing the countries under Soviet rule after the end of World War II through their declarations of independence in the early 1990s and their admission to the European Union in 2004. Baltic Fa ades is an enlightening look at these three separate, though related, Eastern European countries.

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Publisher
Reaktion Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1861898967
ISBN-13
9781861898968
eBay Product ID (ePID)
112539975

Product Key Features

Author
Aldis Purs
Publication Name
Baltic Facades : Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania since 1945
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Series
Contemporary Worlds Ser.
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
203 Pages

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Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
5.5in

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Dk502.74
Reviews
"This book is the first and so far the only monographic exploration of the historically omnipresent and continuing tension between an externally imposed regionalism and three internally generated national identities in which the 'Baltic' concept is perhaps useful in times of crises but not descriptive of their sense of self; it is also the first to explore in great detail the difference between substance and image in the region . . . very satisfying to read . . . [a] well-written and informative essay." , "[An] excellent study . . . enjoyable to read . . . Purs has written a lucid and stimulating account of recent Baltic history with an emphasis on identity which can be warmly recommended for students, travellers, businessmen, and indeed anyone interested in understanding this neglected corner of Europe." , "All in all, it is a pleasant book to read: the language is rich and flowing, the text is clear. . . . The book is valuable for drawing the lines of similarity across time and space, and because of its orientation to reproduce the established narratives rather than criticize them. Our understandings, when delivered in a new light--stripped to their core, displayed against one another and reformulated in common-sense terms--may yield refreshing new views.", All in all, it is a pleasant book to read: the language is rich and flowing, the text is clear. . . . The book is valuable for drawing the lines of similarity across time and space, and because of its orientation to reproduce the established narratives rather than criticize them. Our understandings, when delivered in a new light--stripped to their core, displayed against one another and reformulated in common-sense terms--may yield refreshing new views., "All in all, it is a pleasant book to read: the language is rich and flowing, the text is clear. . . . The book is valuable for drawing the lines of similarity across time and space, and because of its orientation to reproduce the established narratives rather than criticize them. Our understandings, when delivered in a new light-stripped to their core, displayed against one another and reformulated in common-sense terms-may yield refreshing new views.", "This brilliantly written book tells the prominent history of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, stressing political, social, and economical aspects. It is a story of great changes during the twentieth century and of new challenges after 1990 and 1991." , [Purs] shifts easily between the broader analysis and the telling details that make each country's experience distinctive. Overall, this is a lucidly written introduction to the region and its peoples., This book is the first and so far the only monographic exploration of the historically omnipresent and continuing tension between an externally imposed regionalism and three internally generated national identities in which the 'Baltic' concept is perhaps useful in times of crises but not descriptive of their sense of self; it is also the first to explore in great detail the difference between substance and image in the region . . . very satisfying to read . . . [a] well-written and informative essay.
Table of Content
Preface Introduction 1. Historical Background 2. Potemkin Republics 3. Soviet Union to European Union 4. Economic Developments 5. Identity 6. Prospects References Further Reading Acknowledgements Index
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Sociology / General, Europe / Baltic States, Modern / 20th Century
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
History, Social Science

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