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With only 1.3 million inhabitants, Estonia is one of Europe's least populous nations--yet it boasts one of the continent's fastest growing economies. In the first serious English-language history of this small Baltic state, Neil Taylor charts Estonia's long, arduous journey to its present-day prosperity, through a thousand years of occupation by Danes, Swedes, Germans and Russians.In the wake of the First World War, out of the heat of a national awakening and the collapse of the Russian and German empires, Estonia was recognized as an independent nation in 1920. This was not to last--the country was tossed between the Soviets and Nazis during the Second World War, then fully integrated into the USSR, bringing on more than half a century of renewed occupation and misery. But hopes of true independence never dimmed and, in 1991, the Republic of Estonia was restored.This unflinching history includes charming moments of color and levity, from ambassadorial reports on nude bathing and a presidential press conference deliberately held beside a dirty toilet, to the story of a blind pianist, the first foreigner allowed to visit the city of Tartu in the Soviet era.

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Forcibly annexed to the Soviet Union 51 years before, the Baltic States - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - regained independence in 1991 after an abortive coup in Moscow that accelerated the collapse of the Soviet regime. These nations then embarked on a course of political and economic reintegration with the West.

The Baltic States are a treasure trove of history, architecture and culture as well as nature diversity. Estonia, a state occuppied and ruined by the Soviet Union for five decades, has quickly become a well developed country with its current membership in NATO, European Union, Schengen area and Eurozone. This double sided map includes a road and travel map of Estonia at the scale of 1:400,000 on one side and a detailed street plan of historical Tallinn 1:8,000 on the other side. The road map is a high quality cartography of European origin and distinguishes roads ranging from motorways to other categories. Legend includes railways with station, national parks/nature reserves, viewpoints, scenic spots, touristic sites, churches, monasteries, fortresses, castles, ruins, museums, monuments, windmills, hotels, filling stations, camping sites, watermills, spas, beaches, international airports.The street map of Tallinn (1:8,000) has a large inset of the Old Town (1:4,000) and was designed for exploring the city on foot. Includes also Tallinn's Transit map. Extensive name index for each side.

After breaking free from the Bolsheviks in 1918, Estonia enjoyed independence until 1940 when the country was subsumed by the Soviet Union. Not until 1991 was Estonia able to make its next successful bid for sovereignty. In this book, Rein Taagepera traces the evolution of Estonia from prehistory to the present, when a radical turn of events in the former Soviet Union once again altered the destiny of this Baltic nation. The author explores in depth the remarkable changes in Estonia since 1980, framing his analysis within the larger picture of the Soviet Union and its demise. He also examines the issue of ethnic tensions between Estonians and Russian colonists and speculates on how unrest will affect the future of the country. Throughout his analysis, the author weaves in such key questions as: Why did Sovietization fail? How did Estonia’s quest for autonomy affect Soviet dissolution? What role will the country play on the global stage? What will Estonia’s future hold?

Estonia offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

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This comprehensive examination of Soviet and German crimes in Estonia, compiled by 17 historians, is an indispensible, authoritative source on the subject. It covers the 1940-1941 Soviet occupation, the fighting in 1941, the German occupation, Estonians serving with the German and Soviet forces, and the fighting in 1944-1945. Within these sections, dozens of subjects are covered, such as the resettlement of the German minority, the killing of Estonian Jews, public sentiment during the German occupation, the Sovietization of the press, and the fate of the Estonian elite. The book is illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white photos from the period, as well as 10 maps in color. It includes a 50-page bibliography and a glossary. "The word 'monumental' appears infrequently in book reviews, and usually without much justification. Yet for 'Estonia 1940-1945,' the adjective is justified: the product of seven years' work by a team of historians, this is truly a massive tome - anything but light reading.... "'Estonia 1940-1945' is a storehouse of information about Estonia during World War II. As a reference book, it sums up the current state of research in Estonia. Without seeking to excuse the crimes of one side by pointing to those of the other, it helps demonstrate the interrelated nature and the consequences of the two opposing occupations. It would make a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any historian specialising in the Baltics, or Eastern Europe generally." - Matthew Kott, "Holocaust and Genocide Studies," fall 2007

A comprehensive survey of Estonian history, placing recent events into historical perspective. The author analyzes the country's post-communist transition, its strategic geopolitical location, and the role of ethnic Estonians in shaping the history of the area.

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Alexander Theroux accompanied his wife to Estonia, occasioning this penetrating examination of a country. Share Theroux's fascination with Estonians' language, manners, and legacy of occupation and subordination as it leads him to a revelatory examination of Estonia's peculiar place in European history. All the while, his trademark acrobatic allusions, quotations, and digressions — which take us from Hamlet through Jean Cocteau to Married... with Children — render his travels as much internal and psychical as they are external and physical. This travelogue of his nine months abroad also brims with anecdotes of Theroux's encounters with Estonian people and — in some of its most bitterly comedic episodes — his fellow Americans whom he at times feels more alienated from than the frosty, humorless Europeans. Estonia: A Ramble Through the Periphery is as biting and satirical as it is witty and urbane: as curious and lyrical as it is brash and irreverent.

Some people have said this book is romantic and maybe it is: a young lost American college grad falls in love with an intriguing European journalist and embarks on a journey that restores his faith in himself and the world. Sure, it is romantic. But it was never easy. A foreigner arrives in the middle of a dark winter and must survive in Estonia, the "least fortunate Scandinavian country," a land where people eat blood sausage and jellied meat, drink warm bread, and are always on time; a place where every family is haunted by the past and is struggling to catch up to the present. Over the course of one year, so much happens in this tiny northern land that it stops being foreign. Estonia and the college grad turned journalist become intimately acquianted. Inseparable. And in the end, he comes to love it, even when they do not want to let him back into their country.

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 37. Chapters: Einsatzgruppen, German occupation of Estonia during World War II, Reichskommissariat Ostland, Martin Sandberger, Generalplan Ost, Holocaust trials in Soviet Estonia, Omakaitse, Sonderaktion 1005, Klooga concentration camp, Rudolf Joachim Seck, Vaivara concentration camp, Jägala concentration camp, Karl Jäger, Zelig Kalmanovich, Evald Mikson, Kalevi-Liiva, Karl Linnas, Rudolf Batz, Estonian Security Police and SD. Excerpt: Einsatzgruppen (German: "task forces"; singular Einsatzgruppe; official full name Einsatzgruppen der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD) were SS paramilitary death squads that were responsible for mass killings, typically by shooting, of Jews in particular, but also significant numbers of other population groups and political categories. The Einsatzgruppen operated throughout the territory occupied by the German armed forces following the German invasions of Poland, in September, 1939, and later, of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. The Einsatzgruppen carried out operations ranging from the murder of a few people to operations which lasted over two or more days, such as the massacres at Babi Yar (33,771 killed in two days) and Rumbula (25,000 killed in two days). The Einsatzgruppen were responsible for the murders of over 1,000,000 people, and they were the first Nazi organizations to commence mass killing of Jews as an organized policy. The Einsatzgruppen were formed under the direction of SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich (deputy to Heinrich Himmler) and operated by the Schutzstaffel (SS) before and during World War II. From September 1939 forward the SS-Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA - Reich Main Security Office) had overall command of the Einsatzgruppen. Their principal task during the war (according to SS General Erich von dem Bach at the Nuremberg Trials) "... was the annihilation of the Je...

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Lieven, the only western journalist permanently based in the Baltic during the struggle for independence, presents a thoroughly informed and perceptive portrait of their history and culture, from their ancient origins to the present day. He explores the characteristics and personalities of the Baltic peoples, their religious and national differences, their relations with Russia and the West, and their prospects for the future. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Since the end of the Cold War there has been an increased interest in the Baltics. The Baltic States brings together three titles, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to provide a comprehensive and analytical guide integrating history, political science, economic development and contemporary events into one account. Since gaining their independence, each country has developed at its own pace with its own agenda and facing its own obstacles. The authors examine the tensions accompanying a post-communist return to Europe after the long years of separation and how each country has responded to the demands of becoming a modern European state. Estonia was the first of the former Soviet republics to enter membership negotiations with the European Union in 1988 and is a potential candidate for the next round of EU expansion in 2004. Lithuania and Latvia have also expressed their desire for future membership of NATO and the EU.

This guide offers the lowdown on these three former Soviet republics. It provides detailed coverage of national parks and nature reserves, regional cuisine for all tastes and budgets.

The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania is your ultimate travel guide to the Baltic States. Whether you're looking for inspiring accommodation or great places to eat, in-the-know advice will help you find the very best places to go. It includes comprehensive coverage of the historic capital cities, the dramatic rural regions dotted with lakes and wetlands, the lost-in-time medieval villages, the unique festivals and the long, dune-backed beaches. The guide's handy events calendar will help you plan your trip across the Baltics to coincide with the best events — everything from jazz, folk and horror movie festivals to ballet, medieval feasts and crafts fairs. Plus, there's expert background on musical traditions, from the birth of Lithuanian free jazz to Estonia's first punk rock concert. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of the Baltic States, while stunning photography and a full-color introduction make this your ultimate traveling companion to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.