

A History of Eastern Europe
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S1 B1 - The Other Europe: Deep Roots of Diversity
12 Kasım 201530 dakBegin with a geographic overview of Eastern Europe, a region that begins at the Baltic Sea in the north and spans 20 countries to the Black Sea in the south. Here, Professor Liulevicius introduces you to the key themes: Eastern Europe's remarkable diversity, it shifting borders, and its separateness from - and connections with - the West.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B2 - Formative Migrations: Mongols to Germans
12 Kasım 201531 dakExamine the many waves of people who settled Eastern Europe during the ancient and medieval worlds. Ethnic groups including Germanic tribes, Slavic peoples, the Vikings, the Mongols, and many more created a diversity of language and culture. Meanwhile, the mix of Christians, Jews, and Muslims led to the region's first political strife - and laid the groundwork for the modern era.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B3 - Clashing Golden Ages, 1389-1772
12 Kasım 201530 dakContinue your study of Eastern Europe's development with a look at several decisive battles, including the Battle of Kosovo and the Battle of Tannenberg. You'll see how these battles were transformed into legends - and were also key turning points for the region's political landscape. Witness the creation of a united Poland-Lithuania, as well as the rise of empires in Prussia, Austria, and Russia.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B4 - The Great Crime of Empires: Poland Divided
12 Kasım 201531 dakThe combined nation of Poland and Lithuania was a powerful force in the 18th century - and its dissolution is one of the great crimes of the modern era. Civil strife provided the pretext for neighboring empires to swoop in and annex the nation. Consider the results of this partition and the political problem that would plague the region for the next century.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B5 - The Origins of Nationalism, 1815-1863
12 Kasım 201531 dakGlide into the age of Romanticism, when poets surpassed politicians in setting national agendas. After considering the distinction between civil and ethnic nationalism, you'll study a number of 19th-century revolutions that swept across the region - and reflect how defeat in these revolutions paved the way for empires.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B6 - The Age of Empires, 1863-1914
12 Kasım 201530 dakAfter poetic romanticism failed to produce a new world order, conservative politicians co-opted nationalism in support of empire building. Review the stirrings of nationalism within the Russian, German, and Austrian empires. Then turn to emerging political ideologies that laid the foundation for the world wars of the 20th century.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B7 - Jewish Life in the Shtetl
12 Kasım 201530 dakThe story of the shtetl - small Jewish towns once found throughout Eastern Europe - has been significantly lost to history due to the crimes of the 20th century. Here, Professor Liulevicius reconstructs what we know about the vibrant life in these communities and how it connects to modern Jewish culture.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B8 - World War I: Destruction and Rebirth
12 Kasım 201529 dakExamine the First World War from the very different vantage of Eastern Europe. Whereas the West's view of the Great War is one of indecision and stalemate, the war in the East was one of movement - and perhaps even a cause for celebration as the old empires were destroyed, giving room for the creation of new states such as an independent Poland, among others.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B9 - From Democrats to Dictators, 1918-1939
12 Kasım 201530 dakAfter the guns fell silent in Western Europe, border wars and the fight for self-determination continued in the East. Take a look at the major events after World War I, including the little-known Soviet-Polish war, forcible population exchanges throughout the region, and the rise of dictators.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B10 - Caught between Hitler and Stalin
12 Kasım 201529 dakThe Nazi-Soviet Pact is one of the most perplexing occurrences in modern history. Examine this uneasy alliance and how it accommodated Hitler's and Stalin's plans for expansion in the 1930s and 1940s. See how borders were redrawn yet again as Germany and the Soviet Union invaded neighboring countries.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B11 - World War II: The Unfamiliar Eastern Front
12 Kasım 201531 dakContinue your study of World War II from the Eastern European perspective. Here, you'll see how Hitler caught Stalin off guard with a surprise attack, causing the Soviet Union to join the Allies. Nevertheless, Stalin had his own plans to expand the Soviet sphere of influence. Meanwhile, in the Balkans, communist partisans had other ideas.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B12 - The Holocaust and the Nazi Racial Empire
12 Kasım 201530 dakThe sheer number of casualties in the Holocaust defies the imagination. Professor Liulevicius guides you through this troubling history. You'll learn about German goals and actions, Nazi collaborators who helped produce the Holocaust, and resistance from within the Jewish community and in the world at large.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B13 - Postwar Flight and Expulsion
12 Kasım 201530 dakAfter the war, the West saw a measure of stability, whereas Eastern Europe was chaotic as displaced populations and refugees shifted among new political territories in the wake of the Yalta and Potsdam conferences. Witness the travails of some of these populations, including ethnic Germans, refugees from Soviet rule, and Jews who couldn't return to their former communities.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B14 - Behind the Iron Curtain, 1945-1953
12 Kasım 201531 dakProfessor Liulevicius sets the stage for the next 40 years of Eastern European history. Go behind the Iron Curtain to examine how Stalin exerted control - and how countries such as Yugoslavia were able to resist. In the years after World War II, the battle lines were drawn for the emerging Cold War.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B15 - Forest Brothers: Baltic Partisan Warfare
12 Kasım 201529 dakFind out about a fascinating conflict largely unknown today. The Baltic Forest War raged in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for many years after World War II. Learn about the guerrilla fighters who hid in the forests and attacked Soviet security forces - and then examine the Soviet tactics to stop them.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B16 - Life in Totalitarian Captivity, 1953-1980
12 Kasım 201531 dakGo inside daily life in Eastern Europe during the peak of the Cold War. After reviewing the dire economy, Professor Liulevicius delves into the apparatus of state control. Find out how secret police forces such as the East German Stasi and the Romanian Securitate oppressed ordinary citizens through surveillance and a culture of fear.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B17 - Power of the Powerless: Revolts and Unrest
12 Kasım 201530 dakAs the Cold War continued, Soviet forces tightened their grip on Eastern European countries, yet dissident voices emerged. In East Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia, witness the revolt of proletarian workers and see how writers used secret publications and the power of the pen to protest totalitarianism.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B18 - Solidarity in Poland: Walesa’s Union
12 Kasım 201529 dakThe beginnings of the end of Eastern European communism came with the firing of a shipyard worker in Gdansk, which led to a workers uprising and the founding of the Solidarity political movement. Dive into these exciting events, from rebellion to state crackdown, and meet some of the key players who altered the course of history.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B19 - Toppling Idols: The Communist Collapse
12 Kasım 201531 dakThe fall of the Berlin Wall and the breakup of the Soviet Union are two of the most iconic moments in modern history. Trace the events leading up to these moments, from the newly free elections in Poland to the botched press release in East Germany that led to the opening of borders.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B20 - The Turn: The Post-Soviet 1990s
12 Kasım 201530 dakTake an archaeological tour of Eastern Europe in the wake of the communist collapse. After considering the region's tattered economy, you'll look at some of the secrets that emerged with the fall of the USSR and the release of Stasi files. Then consider the shift of identity that took place thanks to redrawn borders and new national entities.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B21 - Yugoslav Wars: Milosevic and Balkan Strife
12 Kasım 201531 dakIn the 1990s, Yugoslavia erupted into a brutal civil war between many different ethnic groups, including Serbs, Croats, and Bosnian Muslims. Unpack the many sides of this conflict, from its origins to ethnic cleansing and genocide to the country's breakup into separate countries. Examine the world's response to this crisis.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B22 - The New Europe: Joining NATO and the EU
12 Kasım 201530 dakDespite the breakup of the Soviet Union, NATO continued to exist, and began admitting newly liberated Eastern European countries into the organization. Reflect on Eastern Europe's place in the western world and what joining NATO and the European Union means for the region. You'll also explore Russia's role in the post-Soviet world.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B23 - The Unfolding Ukraine-Russia Crisis
12 Kasım 201532 dakSurvey the recent crisis in Ukraine and see how the origins of this conflict stem from the last hundred years of the region's history, which is rife with skirmishes and shifting borders. After providing the historical context, Professor Liulevicius explains the ins and outs of the current crisis, including ethnic divisions within Ukraine and Russia's attitude toward former Soviet territory.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alınS1 B24 - Eastern Europe at the Crossroads
12 Kasım 201532 dakRevisit the four key themes and consider whether they still remain true of Eastern Europe today. Look at the region's economy, politics, ethnicities, and relationships to Western Europe to consider the current state of Eastern Europe and what the future may hold.The Great Courses Signature Collection ücretsiz üyeliği veya satın alın