After the introductory Lecture 1, by Lecture 4 we've covered up to the end of the 18th century, by Lecture 7 we've covered the 19th century and by Lecture 8 onwards we are already in the 20th/21st century for the balance of the course. It consists of 24 lectures, each of approximately 30 minutes in duration.Īs Anto's review mentions, there is very little about the ancient and medieval history of the Eastern European countries. It was available via an Audible sale in early September 2021 and I snapped it up immediately. I had A History of Eastern Europe on my radar ever since I read my GR friend Antonomasia's very thorough review back in December 2020. Review of the Teaching Company audiobook edition as available on Audible Audio (2015) How the East was Won and Lost Again and Again, etc. The New Europe: Joining NATO and the EU 23. Yugoslav Wars: Milosevic and Balkan Strife 22. Toppling Idols: The Communist Collapse 20. Power of the Powerless: Revolts and Unrest 18. Life in Totalitarian Captivity, 1953 - 1980 17. Forest Brothers: Baltic Partisan Warfare 16. The Holocaust and the Nazi Racial Empire 13.
World War II: The Unfamiliar Eastern Front 12. From Democrats to Dictators, 1918 - 1939 10. The Origins of Nationalism, 1815 - 1863 6. The Great Crime of Empires: Poland Divided 5. Formative Migrations: Mongols to Germans 3. The Other Europe: Deep Roots of Diversity 2. Breathtaking in scope and crucially relevant to today's world, this is a powerful survey of a diverse region and its people. You'll also be introduced to brilliant poets, writers, artists, and other cultural figures who made an impact on Eastern European history. Explore the grand sweep of this epic history, from a series of early invasions to the rise of empires to the collapse of communism and into the new challenges of the 21st century.
In 24 insightful lectures, you'll observe waves of migration and invasion, watch empires rise and fall, witness wars and their deadly consequences - and come away with comprehensive knowledge of one of the world's most fascinating places. A History of Eastern Europe offers a sweeping 1,000-year tour with a particular focus on the region's modern history.
It has also been, and continues to be, pivotal in the course of world events.
Eastern Europe has long been thought of as the "Other Europe," a region rife with political upheaval, shifting national borders, an astonishing variety of ethnic diversity, and relative isolation from the centers of power in the West.
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