A New Europe, 1918-1923: Instability, Innovation, Recovery

The book explores the political, diplomatic, military, economic, and cultural conditions that led to the creation of the New Europe in East-Central Europe after 1918, focusing on three narratives: conflicts and violence, the recasting of civil life, and remembrance and representations. It offers an original approach to this crucial period in 20th-century European history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating collection of essays delves into groundbreaking historical research on the emergence of the New Order in East-Central Europe during the transformative period immediately following 1918. The book provides invaluable insights into the complex political, diplomatic, military, economic, and cultural factors that shaped the birth of this new era. A diverse group of experts from various countries come together to explore three crucial perspectives, each receiving equal attention on the Western and Eastern fronts, acknowledging the partial end of the War on 11 November 1918 while recognizing the persistence of violence in various forms over the subsequent five years. Furthermore, they shed light on the state-building processes in Central and Eastern Europe after 1918, characterized by a blend of innovative ideas and unstable circumstances.

The volume specifically focuses on three compelling narratives: those that revolve around conflicts and violence, those that explore the reorganization of civil life within new structures and institutions, and those that examine remembrance and representations of these years in the public sphere. By adopting an original approach to this pivotal period in 20th-century European history, the volume offers a fresh perspective on a chapter that has yet to receive the full attention it deserves. This comprehensive collection is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in delving deeper into the complexities and consequences of the Great War and its aftermath in East-Central Europe.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032209739