John Hiden Knihy

This book explores the economic impact of Germany on the Baltic states following World War I, examining the intricate relationships and influences that shaped the region's development. It delves into various aspects of trade, investment, and political dynamics, highlighting how German interests played a crucial role in the economic landscape of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania during this transformative period. The analysis offers insights into the broader implications of these interactions for the Baltic states' post-war recovery and growth.

Focusing on multicultural political thought from Eastern Europe, the book delves into its significance for contemporary discussions on state and nationhood in the post-Cold War context. By intertwining theoretical insights with practical examples, it aims to challenge conventional views of the nation-state. A preface by former UK Home Secretary Charles Clarke adds an authoritative perspective to this exploration of a largely overlooked legacy in political discourse.

This book gives the student and general reader a proper understanding of events that are seldom far from the world's headlines. The Baltic republics are too often seen only in terms of their postwar Soviet relationships. By studying them in a longer historical perspective and in their full European context, this text provides a far truer perspective on their aspirations to take their place within the European community. known before what it is like to be independent and gives background information making this an ideal text for the student or general reader with little or no knowledge in this field.