PBS
Pbs: People Power
A personal interview from someone who was actually there at the historic event can tell so much more than a history book. Read an interview with a citizen of East Germany at the time of the destruction of the Berlin Wall.
BBC
Bbc: The Soviet Union's Last Stand
1991 was a tumultuous year for the Soviet Union, filled with reform, an attempted coup, and eventual collapse of the empire. In this series of articles, explore the final days of the ailing Soviet Union.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Non Aligned Movement
This is a collection of primary source documents concerning the Non-Aligned Movement, also referred to as NAM. This anti-colonial movement was spearheaded by several conferences and summits, the first held in Bandung in 1955. The...
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Literature & National Consciousness in Hungarian History
An in-depth paper on the literature of Hungary and how it "voluntarily accepted an obligation to find a solution for the 'life-and-death questions' of national history and national life."
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Lithuania
BBC News offers a general summary of the largest of the Baltic republics, Lithuania. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Albania
BBC News offers a broad overview of the European country of Albania. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, internet resources, and recent news articles.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Estonia
BBC News provides interesting details on the former Soviet Baltic republic of Estonia. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Czech Republic
BBC News offers a broad overview of the European country country of the Czech Republic. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile: Romania
BBC News offers general information on the Balkan country of Romania. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events related internet sources, and recent news...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev
Biographical account of Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, reformer of the Soviet Union. Includes information regarding Gorbachev's ascension to power with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and his role in reducing the Cold War...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Wojciech Jaruzelski
President of Poland from 1989 until the election of Lech Walesa in 1990, Wojciech Jaruzelski was an instrumental figure in the political reforms of Poland, including recognition of the Solidarity movement.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Communism
Taken directly from the writing of Marx, Engels and Lenin, this entry from the Marxists Internet Archive also includes explanation of the quotations. Very detailed, it will require some sophistication on the part of the reader. Gives an...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Poland
This profile of Poland include a map and information about population, background, area and terrain.
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L'est Republicain
The daily newspaper for Eastern (North-East) France, L'Est Republicain offers a review of daily national news with sections devoted to specific cities of Lorraine and Franche-Comte.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Domino Theory
Many of the Cold War presidents used the Domino Theory as the main justification for their involvement and intervention in the affairs of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, China, Korea, Cuba, and Vietnam as it related to the spread of...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Czech Republic
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Czech Republic, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
BBC
Bbc: Romania's First Couple Executed
One December 25, 1989, Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu were tried by a military tribunal and shot by a firing squad. This is a short recounting of the event.
AllRefer
All refer.com: East Germany: Economy
Breaks down East German economy from 1984 into eight categories: Gross National Product (GNP), energy and mining, industry, agriculture, foreign trade, balance of trade, exchange rate, and fiscal policy. Each category contains a succinct...
AllRefer
All refer.com: East Germany: Dissent
Political dissent as practiced in East Germany is surveyed during the Cold War period.
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Slovaks and Slovakia
Find out about the culture, language, and demographics of the Slovaks and Slovakia.
Other
Brama.com: History of Ukraine
Using hyper-linked tables, this Brama.com site gives an overview of Ukrainian history from the 9th century A.D.to the present.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Bulgaria
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Bulgaria, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Macedonia
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Balkan nation of Macedonia, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Croatia
Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of the European nation of Croatia, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, tourism, environment,...
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