History of Central Europe: Nations and States Since 1848

This textbook provides a comprehensive survey of Central Europe's history since 1848, focusing on nation-building, economic development, and contemporary issues. It offers fresh perspectives and emphasizes the region's ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity. It is essential reading for students studying Central/East-Central Europe and 19th and 20th-Century Europe.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 181 pages
\n Publication date: 01 October 2021
\n Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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This comprehensive textbook provides a thorough survey of the history of Central Europe since 1848, encompassing the 'Springtime of Nations,' the world wars, the communist period, NATO and EU membership, and the contemporary challenges of the 21st century. With a strong emphasis on nation-building, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of not only political history but also the economic development and the everyday lives of the people in the region. It brings the reader up to date with current issues such as the impact of the 2015 refugee crisis, migration patterns out of Central Europe, the weakening of democratic institutions, and the resurgence of nationalism. Throughout, the book offers fresh perspectives, empowers Central Europe, and recognizes the ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity of the region. This textbook is an essential resource for students enrolled in courses on Central/East-Central Europe, as well as for those interested in 19th and 20th-century European history and the region in general.

\n Weight: 314g\n
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783030845421\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021\n