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The Gates of Europe (Revised Edition): A History of Ukraine
A New York Times bestseller, this definitive history of Ukraine is "an exemplary account of Europe's least-known large country" ( Wall Street Journal). As Ukraine is embroiled in an ongoing...
Beyond the Wall: East Germany, 1949-1990
The definitive new history of East Germany by a highly acclaimed historian In 1990, a country disappeared. When the iron curtain fell, East Germany simply ceased to be. For over...
Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944-56
Iron Curtain is an exceptional work of historical and moral reckoning, and a haunting reminder of how fragile freedom can be. Chosen 16 times as a 'Book of the Year'...
Sovietistan: A Journey Through Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan,
"A mesmerising trip across Central Asia . . . A fascinating travelogue" Financial Times SHORTLISTED FOR EDWARD STANFORD/LONELY PLANET DEBUT TRAVEL WRITER OF THE YEAR 2020 An unforgettable journey through...
Kapusta: Vegetable-Forward Recipes from Eastern Europe
" Come for the food and stay for the stories - every curious cook will take a leaf out of this book. " - Yotam Ottolenghi " A rare cookbook...
Sour Cherries and Sunflowers: A Taste of Home | Recipes from Eastern
Explore Eastern European food culture and identity, through over 80 delicious, entirely achievable recipes. Food is grounding; it connects us to our past, moves with people across borders, and is...
Collapse: The Fall of the Soviet Union
A major study of the collapse of the Soviet Union-showing how Gorbachev's misguided reforms led to its demise "A deeply informed account of how the Soviet Union fell apart."-Rodric Braithwaite,...