Author: Andrejs Plakans
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, Latvia has had a turbulent past. Its larger neighbors (Russia, Germany, Poland, and Sweden) all occupied this area of the Baltic at different times, but it was not until the 20th century that Latvia achieved independence. Almost two decades since the country's emergence on the international scene, its economy is growing, and it has attained membership into NATO and the European Union. This Historical Dictionary of Latvia tells the turbulent history of Latvia through a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, places, and events.
Author: Andrejs Plakans
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, Latvia has had a turbulent past. Its larger neighbors (Russia, Germany, Poland, and Sweden) all occupied this area of the Baltic at different times, but it was not until the 20th century that Latvia achieved independence. Almost two decades since the country's emergence on the international scene, its economy is growing, and it has attained membership into NATO and the European Union. This Historical Dictionary of Latvia tells the turbulent history of Latvia through a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, places, and events.
Author: Aldis Purs
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538102218
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Latvia contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.
Author: John J. Chin
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538120682
Category : Coups d'état
Languages : en
Pages : 1501
Book Description
The Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d'état surveys the history of coups d'état in the post-World War II period. The term "modern" in the title therefore demarcates the period since January 1946. This book documents over 582 coup attempts that have occurred in 108 different countries worldwide over a period of 75 years. Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups D'état contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1,400 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent resource for students, and researchers.
Author: Saulius A. Suziedelis
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810875365
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Lithuania will serve as a useful introduction to virtually all aspects of Lithuania's historical experience, including the country's relations with its neighbors. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets.
Author: Peter Rollberg
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442268425
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 890
Book Description
Russian and Soviet cinema occupies a unique place in the history of world cinema. Legendary filmmakers such as Sergei Eisenstein, Vsevolod Pudovkin, Dziga Vertov, Andrei Tarkovsky, and Sergei Paradjanov have created oeuvres that are being screened and studied all over the world. The Soviet film industry was different from others because its main criterion of success was not profit, but the ideological and aesthetic effect on the viewer. Another important feature is Soviet cinema’s multinational (Eurasian) character: while Russian cinema was the largest, other national cinemas such as Georgian, Kazakh, and Ukrainian played a decisive role for Soviet cinema as a whole. The Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema provides a rich tapestry of factual information, together with detailed critical assessments of individual artistic accomplishments. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and a bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on directors, performers, cinematographers, composers, designers, producers, and studios. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Russian and Soviet Cinema.
Author: William H. Brackney
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1538122529
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 723
Book Description
Baptists are a major group of Christians with a worldwide presence. Originating in the English Puritan-Separatist tradition of the 17th century, Baptists proliferated in North America, and through missionary work from England, Europe, and North America, they have established churches, associations, unions, missions, and alliances in virtually every country. They are among the most highly motivated evangelists of the Christian gospel, employing at present in excess of 7,000 domestic and overseas missionaries. Important characteristics of the Baptists across their history are: the authority of the Scriptures, individual accountability before God, the priority of religious experience, religious liberty, separation of church and state, congregational independence, and a concern for the social implications of the gospel. Baptists recognize a twofold ministry (deacons and pastors) or a threefold order (deacons, elders, pastors). Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Third Edition expands upon the second edition with an updated chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notable contributions.
Author: Walter C. Clemens, Jr.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 0742571149
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Why isn't the Baltic region like the Balkans? Why have the Baltic republics not experienced ethnic cleansing, border wars, authoritarian rule, and social chaos? Instead, peace, democracy, and market economies have taken root since the fall of communism. Walter C. Clemens, Jr., here uses complexity theory, which analyzes the role of self-organization in complex adaptive systems, to explain the 'Baltic miracle.' He argues that the theory is a vital tool for understanding the remarkable strides made by Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania since 1991 in coping with the transition to partnership with the new Europe. One of the first books to apply complexity theory to a major sphere of world politics, The Baltic Transformed will provoke constructive debate with its ambitious and well-grounded analysis of not only Baltic developments but European security more generally.
Author: Toivo Miljan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0810875136
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Estonia covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, glossary, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.
Author: Anne Sharp Wells
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810879441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
The Historical Dictionary of World War II: The War against Germany and Italy relates the history of this war through a chronology, an introductory essay, maps and photos, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 300 cross-referenced entries on the countries and geographical areas involved in the war, as well as the nations remaining neutral; wartime alliances and conferences; significant civilian and military leaders; and major ground, naval, and air operations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about World War II.
Author: Andres Kasekamp
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 113757366X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
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.
