The Baltic Way to Freedom
Title | The Baltic Way to Freedom PDF eBook |
Author | Jānis Škapars |
Publisher | |
Pages | 552 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Baltic States |
ISBN |
Impatient for Freedom?
Title | Impatient for Freedom? PDF eBook |
Author | Jan Arveds Trapans |
Publisher | Hyperion Books |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN |
The Baltic States and the End of the Soviet Empire
Title | The Baltic States and the End of the Soviet Empire PDF eBook |
Author | Kristian Gerner |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 332 |
Release | 2018-05-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1351059130 |
First published in 1993. How is it possible for the three tiny Baltic republics to gain their freedom from the Soviet Union, without a single shot being fired or a single stone thrown at the oppressor? The topic of this book is the implosion of the Soviet empire. It tells the parallel stories of how the three Baltic republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania struggled successfully to gain their freedom, and how the policies pursued by Mikhail Gorbachev served to mobilize and politicize Baltic demands. Particular emphasis is placed on unintended consequences that resulted from repeated interventions by Moscow. The authors develop a loose theoretic framework for the examination of this critical struggle. The study starts by developing the analytical tools and then proceeds to outline, as background, the most salient features of Gorbachev's reform programme and of the history of the Baltic States. The core of the analysis is then presented in three chapters, devoted to three consecutive stages in the game. The first shows how strategies on both sides were initially formulated in consensus. In the second it is shown how consensus transformed into pure conflict, and in the third all actors are seeking to escape general collapse. The main conclusion points at the absence of ‘politics’ in the Soviet System as a main cause of its self-destruction.
Art of the Baltic States
Title | Art of the Baltic States PDF eBook |
Author | Serge Fachereau |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022-01-18 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0500025134 |
A lavishly illustrated reference on a little-known chapter in art history—the art of the three Baltic States, covering a wide range of mediums, movements, and styles. In this highly illustrated volume, Serge Fauchereau presents the modern art scene of the Baltic countries, showing how artists from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia created their own art movement rooted in Baltic life. By the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Baltic artists and writers were starting to reclaim and promote their artistic heritage as radically distinct from that of the invading nations, with pioneers such as M. K. Ciurlionis and Vilhelms Purvitis demonstrating rare originality in their work. Focusing on the modern era, Fauchereau tackles a broad range of artistic fields such as painting, sculpture, photography, and art criticism and includes works by Petras Kalpokas, Aleksandra Belcova, and Eduard Ole, among many others. Art of the Baltic States is organized into three main chapters, documenting the history of art in each country. Enriched with illustrations from important museum collections, Fauchereau covers key art movements as well as their rich and complex historical background, from time under the Czars and the German crown to the invasion by the Soviet Union and beyond. With each country showcased in its own lavishly illustrated section, this is a wonderful guide to a vibrant field in European art history that is often overlooked but deserves rediscovery and a place on the global stage.
The Power of Song
Title | The Power of Song PDF eBook |
Author | Guntis Šmidchens |
Publisher | University of Washington Press |
Pages | 457 |
Release | 2014-01-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0295804890 |
The Power of Song shows how the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania confronted a military superpower and achieved independence in the Baltic “Singing Revolution.” When attacked by Soviet soldiers in public displays of violent force, singing Balts maintained faith in nonviolent political action. More than 110 choral, rock, and folk songs are translated and interpreted in poetic, cultural, and historical context. Watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh7vFFjK0rc
Towards a Civic Society
Title | Towards a Civic Society PDF eBook |
Author | Svennik Høyer |
Publisher | |
Pages | 376 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Baltic States |
ISBN |
The Baltic Revolution
Title | The Baltic Revolution PDF eBook |
Author | Anatol Lieven |
Publisher | |
Pages | 454 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Baltic States |
ISBN |