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Author : Andrejs Plakans
Publisher : Hoover Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Latvia
ISBN : 0817993037
This postperestroika historical narrative should contribute significantly to assessing the likelihood of Latvia's survival as an independent republic."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Daina Bleiere
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Latvia
ISBN : STANFORD:36105127400138
Author : Mara Kalnins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849046060
The history of the Latvian people begins some four and a half millennia ago with the arrival of the proto-Baltic Indo-Europeans to northern Europe. One branch of these migrants coalesced into a community which evolved a distinctive and remarkably robust culture and language, and which eventually developed into a loose federation of tribal kingdoms that stretched from the shores of the Baltic sea to the upper Dniepr river. But these small independent kingdoms were unable to resist the later invasion of the Teutonic Knights in 1201, an invasion that initiated nearly eight hundred years of helotry for the Latvians in their own domains. In the centuries of domination by successive European powers that followed, the inhabitants nonetheless preserved a powerful sense of identity, fostered by their ancient language, oral literature, songs and customs. These in turn informed and gave impetus to the rise of national consciousness in the nineteenth century and the political activities of the twentieth which brought the modern nation-state of Latvia into being. This book traces the genesis and growth of that nation, its endurance over centuries of conquest and oppression, the process by which it achieved its independence, and its status as a member of the European community in the twenty-first century.
Author : Alfreds Bilmanis
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015024471057
Author : Alfrēds Bīlmanis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:186358053
Author : Arnolds Spekke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Latvia
ISBN : STANFORD:36105130530822
Author : Andres Kasekamp
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350307285
In this key textbook, Andres Kasekamp masterfully traces the development of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, from the northern crusades against Europe's last pagans and Lithuania's rise to become one of medieval Europe's largest states, to their incorporation into the Russian Empire and the creation of their modern national identities. Employing a comparative approach, a particular emphasis is placed upon the last one hundred years, during which the Baltic states achieved independence, endured occupation by the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, and transformed themselves into members of the European Union. This is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking modules on Eastern or Central European History, Communism and Post-Communism, the Soviet Union, or Baltic Culture and Politics. Engaging and accessible, this is also an ideal introduction to the Baltic States for general readers.
Author : Vilis Inde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798554833120
This is the first stop in learning about Latvian people and their culture and history. The Latvian people survived centuries of oppression under foreign rule, yet gained independence in 1918 and again in 1990. This history focuses on factors that played a role in maintaining the language and culture through difficult circumstances. The book also includes a brief section of one of Latvia's spiritual and political leaders of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Rainis. He inspired people to act in the quest for freedom and independence.
Author : Aldis Purs,Andrejs Plakans
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538102213
Latvia is located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994. Latvia continues to revamp its economy for eventual integration into various Western European political and economic institutions. Since May 2004 Latvia is a member of the European Union. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Latvia contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Latvia.
Author : Andrejs Plakans
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521833721
An integrated history of three Baltic peoples - Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians - from their origins as tribal societies to separate nations.
Author : Jukka Rislakki
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9789042024243
What do we know about Latvia and the Latvians? A Baltic (not Balkan) nation that emerged from fifty years under the Soviet Union - interrupted by a brief but brutal Nazi-German occupation and a devastating war - now a member of the European Union and NATO. Yes, but what else? Relentless accusations keep appearing, especially in Russian media, often repeated in the West: "Latvian soldiers single-handedly saved Lenin's revolution in 1917", "Latvians killed Tsar Nikolai II and the Royal family", "Latvia was a thoroughly anti-Semitic country and Latvians started killing Jews even before the Germans arrived in 1941", "Nazi revival is rampant in today's Latvia", "The Russian minority is persecuted in Latvia. . ." True, false or in-between? The Finnish journalist and author Jukka Rislakki examines charges like these and provides an outline of Latvia's recent history while attempting to separate documented historical fact from misinformation and deliberate disinformation. His analysis helps to explain why the Baltic States (population 7 million) consistently top the enemy lists in public opinion polls of Russia (143 million). His knowledge of the Baltic languages allows him to make use of local sources and up-to-date historical research. He is a former Baltic States correspondent for Finland's largest daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat and the author of several books on Finnish and Latvian history. As a neutral, experienced and often critical observer, Rislakki is uniquely qualified for the task of separating truth from fiction.
Author : Daina Stukuls Eglitis
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271023816
Every epoch produces its own notions of social change, and the post-Communist societies of Eastern Europe are no exception. Imagining the Nation explores the fate of contemporary Latvia, a small country with a big story that is relevant for anyone wishing to better understand the nature of post-Communist transitions. As Latvia and other former Soviet-bloc countries seek to rebuild and transform their societies, what is the central dynamic at work? In Imagining the Nation, Daina Stukuls Eglitis finds that in virtually all aspects of life the guiding sentiment among Latvians has been a desire for normality in the wake of the "deformations" that marked the half-century of Soviet rule. In seeking to return to normality, many people look to the West for models; others look back in time to the period of Latvian independence from 1918 to 1940 before the years of Soviet domination. Ultimately, the changes in Latvia and other Eastern European countries are closely tied to a vital reimagining of the past, as the logic of progress long associated with "revolution" is amalgamated with nostalgia for what is gone. The radiant utopias of revolution give way to widely shared aspirations for a return to the normal in politics, place names, private property, and even gender relations. Eglitis draws upon published and unpublished documents, campaign posters, maps, and monuments, as well as interviews with Latvians from all walks of life. The resulting picture of life in contemporary Latvia offers fresh perspective on a dilemma facing millions throughout the post-Communist world.
Author : Robert Barlas,Winnie Wong
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761448578
This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Latvia. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1518207782
Author : Juris Dreifelds
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1996-02-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 052155537X
During its post-Soviet reconstruction Latvia has become a role model in macroeconomic stabilization and democratization. Latvia in Transition provides the material necessary to understand present-day Latvia. The author examines the main events, processes and problems of this country during the period of transition from a dependent and Moscow-dominated Soviet Republic to an independent and also interdependent state. The book presents the most relevant and essential aspects of Latvia's history, politics, economics and society.