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Ashbourne, Alexandra (Defence Analyst, Centre For European Reform, London)
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Hardback. In addition to chronicling the lively chain of events leading to and stemming from the declaration of independence, this text studies the essential components of rebirth: the creation of domestic, foreign and security policies and the revitalization of an independent economy. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUF; 3JJPR; HBTQ; HBTR; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
In 1990, the tiny Soviet Republic of Lithuania declared independence and began restoring the mechanisms of independent government and democracy that had been suppressed by its Soviet invaders for half a century. Lithuania examines the first years of this rebirth in the face of the legacy of the Soviet occupation. In addition to chronicling the lively chain of events leading to and stemming from the declaration of independence, Alexandra Ashbourne studies the essential components of rebirth: the creation of domestic, foreign, and security policies and the revitalization of an independent economy. Drawing from the personal testimony of Lithuanians closely connected ... Read more
In 1990, the tiny Soviet Republic of Lithuania declared independence and began restoring the mechanisms of independent government and democracy that had been suppressed by its Soviet invaders for half a century. Lithuania examines the first years of this rebirth in the face of the legacy of the Soviet occupation. In addition to chronicling the lively chain of events leading to and stemming from the declaration of independence, Alexandra Ashbourne studies the essential components of rebirth: the creation of domestic, foreign, and security policies and the revitalization of an independent economy. Drawing from the personal testimony of Lithuanians closely connected ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739100271
SKU
V9780739100271
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Ref
99-15
About Ashbourne, Alexandra (Defence Analyst, Centre For European Reform, London)
Alexandra Ashbourne is a defense analyst at the Centre for European Reform in London.
Reviews for Lithuania
"Value lies in its documentary format and in the attention it draws to the importance of symbolism and ritual in state consolidation. . . . Ashbourne obviously cultivated a great affection for the country and admirably balanced the successes and failures of the new state."
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