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The Last European Dictatorship
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Belarus by Andrew Wilson provides an insightful exploration of the complex history and military developments of Belarus. The book delves into the country's evolving identity, examining its past from the Soviet era to its struggles for sovereignty and contemporary challenges. Wilson's work offers a detailed analysis, illuminating Belarus's geopolitical significance in Eastern Europe.
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Exploring the intricate history and unique cultural dynamics of a nation, this book offers an insightful look into the historical and political landscape of Belarus. You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in Eastern European history, politics, and the complexities of identity and survival in a changing geopolitical environment.

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A comprehensive and revelatory history of modern Belarus—from independence to Lukashenka's contested 2020 re-election.

"Andrew Wilson has done all students of European politics a great service by making the history of Belarus comprehensible, and by showing how the future of Belarus might be different than its present." —Timothy Snyder, author of Bloodlands

Protests continue in Belarus in the aftermath of 2020's fraught presidential election. In this updated edition of his exploration of Belarus's complicated road to nationhood since it gained independence in 1991, Andrew Wilson has added two new chapters that reveal the extent of Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s grip on power, the growth of the opposition movement, and the violent crackdown that followed the vote. Wilson also examines the prospects for Europe as a whole of either Lukashenka’s downfall or his survival with Russian support.

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Belarus by Andrew Wilson receives acclaim for providing a comprehensive and updated analysis of Belarusian history, particularly post-1991. Reviewers praise its insightful examination of recent political developments and Wilson's expert ability to elucidate the complexities of Belarusian politics and history. This edition is particularly noted for its new chapters, updated content, and enhanced visual and informational elements.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300259216

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 16 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Andrew Wilson is professor in Ukrainian studies at University College London and a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of The Ukrainians: Unexpected Nation and Ukraine Crisis: What It Means for the West.

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