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In Europe'S Shadow: Two Cold Wars And A Thirtyyear Journey Through Romania And Beyond
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From The New York Times Bestselling Author Robert D. Kaplan, Named One Of The Worlds Top 100 Global Thinkers By Foreign Policy Magazine, Comes A Riveting Journey Through One Of Europes Frontier Countriesand A Potent Examination Of The Forces That Will Determine Europes Fate In The Postmodern Age.Robert Kaplan First Visited Romania In The 1970S, When He Was A Young Journalist And The Country Was A Bleak Communist Backwater. It Was One Of The Darkest Corners Of Europe, But Few Westerners Were Paying Attention. What Ensued Was A Lifelong Obsession With A Critical, Often Overlooked Countrya Country That, Today, Is Key To Understanding The Current Threat That Russia Poses To Europe. In Europes Shadow Is A Vivid Blend Of Memoir, Travelogue, Journalism, And History, A Masterly Work Thirty Years In The Makingthe Story Of A Journalist Coming Of Age, And A Country Struggling To Do The Same. Through The Lens Of One Country, Kaplan Examines Larger Questions Of Geography, Imperialism, The Role Of Fate In International Relations, The Cold War, The Holocaust, And More.Here Kaplan Illuminates The Fusion Of The Latin West And The Greek East That Created Romania, The Country That Gave Rise To Ion Antonescu, Hitlers Chief Foreign Accomplice During World War Ii, And The Country That Was Home To The Most Brutal Strain Of Communism Under Nicolae Ceau?Escu. Romania Past And Present Are Rendered In Cinematic Prose: The Ashen Faces Of Citizens Waiting In Bread Lines In Cold Warera Bucharest; The Baragan Steppe, Laid Bare By Centuries Of Foreign Invasion; The Grim Labor Camps Of The Black Sea Canal; The Majestic Gothic Church Spires Of Transylvania And Maramures. Kaplan Finds Himself In Dialogue With The Great Thinkers Of The Past, And With The Romanians Of Today, The Philosophers, Priests, And Politiciansthose Who Struggle To Keep The Flame Of Humanism Alive In The Era Of A Resurgent Russia.Upon His Return To Romania In 2013 And 2014, Kaplan Found The Country Transformed Yet Againnow A Travelers Destination Shaped By Western Tastes, Yet Still Emerging From The Long Shadows Of Hitler And Stalin. In Europes Shadow Is The Story Of An Ideological And Geographic Frontierand The Book You Must Read In Order To Truly Understand The Crisis Europe Faces, From Russia And From Within.Praise For In Europes Shadow[A] Haunting Yet Ultimately Optimistic Examination Of The Human Condition As Found In Romania . . . Kaplans Account Of The Centuries Leading Up To The Most Turbulent Of Allthe Twentiethis Both Sweeping And Replete With Alluring Detail.Alison Smale, The New York Times Book Reviewthis Book Reveals The Confident, Poetical Kaplan . . . But Also A Reflective, Political Kaplan, Seeking At Times To Submerge His Gift For Romantic Generalization In Respectful Attention To The Ideas Of Others.Timothy Snyder, The Washington Posta Serious Yet Impassioned Survey Of Romania . . . Kaplan Is A Regional Geographer Par Excellence.The Christian Science Monitorkaplan Is One Of Americas Foremost Writers On The Region. . . . In A Series Of Deep Dives Into The Regions Pastbyzantine, Ottoman, Habsburg And Soviethe Finds Parallels And Echoes That Help Us Understand The Present.The Wall Street Journalkaplan Moves Seamlessly From Sights, Sounds, And Conversations To The Resonance Of History.Foreign Affairs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'In Europe's Shadow'? A: The main theme of 'In Europe's Shadow' revolves around the exploration of Romania's history and its significance in understanding the current geopolitical landscape in Europe, particularly concerning Russia's influence.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In Europe's Shadow'? A: The author of 'In Europe's Shadow' is Robert D. Kaplan, a New York Times bestselling author and a recognized expert on global affairs.
- Q: When was 'In Europe's Shadow' published? A: 'In Europe's Shadow' was published on February 9, 2016.
- Q: What type of book is 'In Europe's Shadow'? A: 'In Europe's Shadow' is a blend of memoir, travelogue, journalism, and historical analysis, providing a comprehensive examination of Romania and its role in European history.
- Q: How many pages does 'In Europe's Shadow' have? A: 'In Europe's Shadow' contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'In Europe's Shadow' is the First Edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'In Europe's Shadow' is available in New condition, ensuring that it is in pristine shape for readers.
- Q: Is 'In Europe's Shadow' a hardcover book? A: 'In Europe's Shadow' is published in a hardcover format, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What insights does Robert D. Kaplan offer about Romania? A: Robert D. Kaplan provides insights into Romania's complex history, its transformation over the years, and the cultural and political challenges it faces in the modern era.
- Q: What are some key historical events discussed in 'In Europe's Shadow'? A: 'In Europe's Shadow' discusses significant historical events such as the Cold War, the Holocaust, and the impact of Communist rule under Nicolae Ceaușescu.