Belarus: Prospects of a Middle Power

Belarus, a middle-sized nation with a thousand-year history, has a distinct Western-Ruthenian civilization from Eurasian civilization. This book explores its history, mentality, identity, religion, current elites, and the Revolution of Hope 2020, and analyzes its future prospects based on modern trends in human societal and political development. It provides a detailed analysis of the activities of Belarusian national and ruling elites and their ideologies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 348 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

Belarus, a nation with a rich history spanning over a thousand years, remains relatively unknown to the broader world beyond occasional media coverage. Modern scholarly and popular literature offers only fragmented glimpses into the long and complex history of Belarus, as well as its current geopolitical, social, and cultural challenges. In this book, the author presents a unique perspective on Belarusian history, challenging the narratives created by Russian scholars and propagated worldwide. The author argues for the existence of a Western-Ruthenian civilization, distinct from Eurasian civilization, as a sub-civilization within Western civilization. The book delves into the latest information about Belarusian society, covering various aspects such as mentality, identity, religion, current elites, the Revolution of Hope 2020, and the future prospects of the nation. It offers a detailed analysis of the activities and ideologies of Belarusian national and ruling elites, shedding light on their vision for building a nation-state.

Belarus, a middle-sized nation with a rich history spanning over a thousand years, remains relatively unknown to the broader world beyond occasional media coverage. Modern scholarly and popular literature offers only fragmented glimpses into the long and complex history of Belarus, as well as its current geopolitical, social, and cultural challenges. In this book, the author presents a unique perspective on Belarusian history, challenging the narratives created by Russian scholars and propagated worldwide. The author argues for the existence of a Western-Ruthenian civilization, distinct from Eurasian civilization, as a sub-civilization within Western civilization. The book delves into the latest information about Belarusian society, covering various aspects such as mentality, identity, religion, current elites, the Revolution of Hope 2020, and the future prospects of the nation. It offers a detailed analysis of the activities and ideologies of Belarusian national and ruling elites, shedding light on their vision for building a nation-state.

Weight: 553g
Dimension: 232 x 154 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793654939