1. The peoples of the Eastern Baltic Littoral; 2. The new order, 1200–1500; 3. The new order reconfigured, 1500–1710; 4. Installing hegemony: the Littoral and Tsarist Russia, 1710–1800; 5. Reforming and controlling the Baltic Littoral, 1800–55; 6. Five decades of transformations, 1855–1905; 7. Statehood in troubled times, 1905–40; 8. The return of empires, 1940–91; 9. Reentering Europe: 1991; Suggested readings.
An integrated history of three Baltic peoples - Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians - from their origins as tribal societies to separate nations.
Andrejs Plakans is Professor Emeritus at the Department of History, Iowa State University. His previous publications include The Latvians: A Short History (1995) and the Historical Dictionary of Latvia, 2nd edition (2008).
'A masterful survey of the history of the eastern Baltic littoral
by one of the leading authorities in the field. Plakans' book
provides the most accessible account to date of the rise of modern
nationhood and of the commonalities of fate that have bound the
peoples of the region during the modern era. Essential reading for
anyone interested in understanding contemporary Estonia, Latvia and
Lithuania.' David J. Smith, University of Glasgow
'A tour de force of concise and yet comprehensive history -
probably the most complete and nuanced in any language. Plakans
traces the footsteps of hunter-gatherers and farmers moving north
with retreating glaciers to the struggles of contemporary
Estonians, Latvians, and Lithuanians as they labor to maintain
their national identities amid globalized interdependence. He
discerns no simple patterns and notes the distinct trajectories of
each people. The author underscores what is not known, particularly
about earlier times, but weaves abundant factual information into
the narrative.' Walter C. Clemens, Jr, Boston University
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