{"product_id":"2026100010910-secondhand-latvia","title":"Latvia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Very good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Slipcase: Good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestled on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, Latvia is a land of ancient forests, medieval cities, and a fiercely resilient people whose story spans centuries of conquest, cultural renaissance, and hard-won independence. This comprehensive volume presents a rich and authoritative portrait of the Latvian nation, chronicling its complex historical trajectory from early Baltic tribal societies through centuries of foreign domination — by German crusaders, Swedish kings, Russian tsars, and Soviet commissars — to its remarkable restoration of sovereignty in 1991. The work details the country's geography, traditions, folklore, and the enduring spirit of a people who preserved their language and identity against extraordinary odds.\n\nThematically rich and visually evocative, this volume argues compellingly for Latvia's place as a distinct and vibrant civilization within the broader tapestry of European history. The author's approach is both scholarly and accessible, weaving together political history, ethnographic insight, and cultural commentary to illuminate the Latvian character in all its depth. Published by The Book Latvia, Inc. of St. Charles, this work stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand one of Europe's most storied yet often overlooked nations — and leaves the reader wondering how such a small country could carry the weight of so grand a history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609640210651,"sku":"2026100010910-SECONDHAND","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/679cdd7c-7573-4c3c-a87c-34578cab6706.png?v=1791764307","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010910-secondhand-latvia","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}