Summary
Poised on the eastern edge of Russia, the Baltic republics of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are among the smallest republics of the 15 countries of the former Soviet Union. Collectively, however, they are the greatest success story of these once satellite states. They were the first Soviet states to break away and have achieved a successful transition from communism to democracy.
The Baltic Republics begins with a detailed introduction to the common geography and history of the Baltic republics, followed by sections that explore the history, government, economy, culture, daily life, and cities of each individual nation. Providing a general assessment of the present problems and future solutions of the three Baltic republics, this volume introduces readers to various aspects of life in these areas. The author emphasizes the success of these countries in the post-Soviet era and provides a broad historical overview that shows recent events in context. Accessible and up to date, The Baltic Republics is an ideal starting point for students researching the area.
Specifications
20-29 black-and-white photographs and maps. Index. Appendix. Bibliography. Cross-references. Chronology.
About the Author(s)
Steven Otfinoski is a freelance writer and playwright. A former newspaper reporter, he is the author of numerous books for children and young adults, both fiction and nonfiction including Facts On File's Triumph and Terror: The French Revolution, Nineteenth-Century Writers, and Great Black Writers. In the Nations in Transition series, he has also written Afghanistan, Poland, Second Edition, Bulgaria, The Czech Republic, Second Edition, and Ukraine.