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The Reconstruction of Nations

Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, 1569–1999
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The Reconstruction of Nations by Timothy Snyder explores the complex national histories of Eastern Europe, focusing on Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Belarus. Snyder examines how these countries faced challenges of identity and statehood from the late Middle Ages to the present, considering the impact of larger powers and conflicts on their development. The book provides insight into the intricate process of nation-building in a region marked by shifting borders and political upheaval.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in understanding the complex histories and national identities of Eastern Europe. You might enjoy it for its insightful analysis of the region's transformation and the intricate dynamics among countries like Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Belarus, highlighting the impact of historical events on their modern identities.

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The Reconstruction of Nations

Timothy Snyder traces the emergence of four rival modern nationalist ideologies from common medieval notions of citizenship.

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From the bestselling author of On Tyranny comes a revealing history of the four modern national ideas that arose from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

“[A] fresh and stimulating look at the path to nationhood.”—Robert Legvold, Foreign Affairs

“Erudite and engrossing.”—Charles King, Times Literary Supplement

Modern nationalism in northeastern Europe has often led to violence and then reconciliation between nations with bloody pasts. In this fascinating book, Timothy Snyder traces the emergence of Polish, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, and Belarusian nationhood over four centuries. He discusses various atrocities, including the first account of the massive Ukrainian-Polish ethnic cleansings of the 1940s, and examines Poland’s recent successful negotiations with its newly independent Eastern neighbours, as it has channelled national interest toward peace.

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The Reconstruction of Nations is praised for its literary style, which effectively intertwines deep historical analysis with engaging and articulate writing. This approach showcases how history can be both academically rigorous and beautifully expressed, as noted by Charles King in the Times Literary Supplement.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300105865

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 34 b-w illus.

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 490g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Timothy Snyder is assistant professor of history at Yale University.

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