Eastern Europe!: Everything You Need to Know About the History (and More) of a Region that Shaped Our World and Still Does

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Book Synopsis: When the legendary Romulus killed his brother Remus and founded the city of Rome in 753 BCE, Plovdiv―today the second-largest city in Bulgaria―was thousands of years old. Indeed, London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Madrid, Brussels, Amsterdam are all mere infants compared to Plovdiv. This is just one of the paradoxes that haunts and defines the New Europe, that part of Europe that was freed from Soviet bondage in 1989, and which is at once both much older than the modern Atlantic-facing power centers of Western Europe while also being much younger than them. Eastern Europe! is a brief and concise (but informative) introduction to Eastern Europe and its myriad customs and history.

Even those knowledgeable about Western Europe often see Eastern Europe as terra incognito, with a sign on the border declaring "Here be monsters." Tomek Jankowski's book is a gateway to understanding both what unites and separates Eastern Europeans from their Western brethren, and how this vital region has been shaped by but has also left its mark on Western Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. It is a reader-friendly guide to a region that is all too often mischaracterized as remote, insular, and superstitious.

The book comprises three parts, The first sums up modern linguistic, geographic, and religious contours of Eastern Europe, while the second, main part delves into the region's history, from the earliest origins of Europe up to the end of the Cold War. Closing the book is a section that makes sense of geographical name references -- many cities, rivers, or regions have different names -- and also includes an "Eastern Europe by Numbers" feature that provides charts describing the populations, politics, and economies of the region today. Throughout are boxed-off anecdotes ("Useless Trivia") describing fascinating aspects of Eastern European history or culture.

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Are you tired of the same old history books that focus solely on Western Europe? Look no further! Eastern Europe!: Everything You Need to Know About the History (and More) of a Region that Shaped Our World and Still Does is here to satisfy your curiosity and broaden your knowledge. This concise yet informative book by Tomek Jankowski is a gateway to understanding the rich customs and history of Eastern Europe, a region that has often been misunderstood and mischaracterized.

Imagine diving into a world where ancient cities like Plovdiv in Bulgaria date back thousands of years before the birth of Rome. Discover the paradoxes that define the New Europe, a region that is older than its Western counterparts yet more recently emerged from the shackles of Soviet bondage. Let go of the notion that Eastern Europe is some distant and superstitious land. This book will open your eyes to the vibrant and interconnected world of Eastern Europe, which has influenced and been influenced by Western Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Eastern Europe! is divided into three parts, each offering a unique perspective on the region. In the first part, you'll explore the linguistic, geographic, and religious contours that shape Eastern Europe today. The second part takes you on an exhilarating journey through the region's history, from its ancient origins to the dramatic end of the Cold War. Finally, the book concludes with a section that untangles the web of geographical names and provides fascinating insights into the population, politics, and economies of the region.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of Eastern Europe. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the world beyond Western Europe, Eastern Europe! will captivate you with its engaging storytelling and enrich your knowledge. Step into the realm of the unknown and be amazed by the wonders that await.

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