Central Europe

This historical survey of Central Europe covers a region that encompasses contemporary Germany Poland the Czech Republic Slovakia Austria Hungary Slovenia and Croatia. Central Europe: Enemies Neighbors Friends contains a new epilogue-updated to cover events since 1995-and several redesigned or updated maps. Each chapter is thematically organized around issues or events that are important in helping students develop an understanding of the region''s internal dynamics. Johnson illuminates the competing religious cultural economic national and ideological interests that have driven the history of Central Europe. Thorough objective and focused Johnson''s work stands out as both a useful core text covering an area of growing interest and a brilliant account of a region that is only just beginning to receive the attention it deserves.