Forgotten Pages In Baltic History: Diversity And Inclusion. (on The Boundary Of Two Worlds: Identity, Freedom, And Moral Imagination In The Baltics)
by David J. Smith /
2011 / English / PDF
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The years from 1918 to 1945 remain central to European History. It
was a breath-taking time during which the very best and very worst
attributes of Mankind were on display. In the euphoria of peace
which followed the end of the First World War, the Baltic States
emerged as independent forces on the world stage, participating in
thrilling experiments in national and transnational governance.
Later, following economic collapse and in the face of rising
totalitarianism among even Europe's most cultured nations, Baltic
communities succumbed to nationalism too. During wartime, Baltic
peoples became both victims and, sometimes, victimisers. Ultimately
their victimhood lasted until the end of the Cold War, yielding
consequences still discernible at the start of the twenty first
century. Taking the period 1918 to 1945 as pivotal, this collection
of essays examines some of the key themes in Baltic History as they
are emerging today. These include appreciations of identity,
autonomy and the rights of national minorities; the everyday and
social foundations of international security; and the importance of
historical memory to popular and political identities.
The years from 1918 to 1945 remain central to European History. It
was a breath-taking time during which the very best and very worst
attributes of Mankind were on display. In the euphoria of peace
which followed the end of the First World War, the Baltic States
emerged as independent forces on the world stage, participating in
thrilling experiments in national and transnational governance.
Later, following economic collapse and in the face of rising
totalitarianism among even Europe's most cultured nations, Baltic
communities succumbed to nationalism too. During wartime, Baltic
peoples became both victims and, sometimes, victimisers. Ultimately
their victimhood lasted until the end of the Cold War, yielding
consequences still discernible at the start of the twenty first
century. Taking the period 1918 to 1945 as pivotal, this collection
of essays examines some of the key themes in Baltic History as they
are emerging today. These include appreciations of identity,
autonomy and the rights of national minorities; the everyday and
social foundations of international security; and the importance of
historical memory to popular and political identities.
