Eastern Europe 1740-1985

• List of maps Preface The feudal inheritance Enlightenment Liberalism and nationalism Storm and settlement, 1848-70 Economics and society, 1850-1914 Politics, 1870-1918 Independent Eastern Europe From Hitler to Stalin Communist Eastern Europe Epilogue Appendices: 1. Chronology 2. Glossary Bibliography Index

`A fascinating book, readable and illuminating.' - Times Literary Supplement`Succeeds in a task that many would have thought impossible, namely, to write a lucid and coherent account of the complex developments in this area.' - British Book News