Historical Dictionary of Georgia (Historical Dictionaries of Europe)

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Critical Sourcebook.......2007-02-18

This is an absolutely critical sourcebook for any student of Russian art, including post Revolutionary Impressionism and Socialist Realism. It has critical biographies of a huge number of Russian artists. No one should invest in Russian art without this book.

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a rip-off from Cambridge University Press
Still the best available
The Only Large Serbo-Croatian Dictionary

English-SerboCroatian Dictionary

Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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SerboCroatian-English Dictionary

ASIN: 0521384966

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This extensive contemporary dictionary provides about 60,000 English headwords and 100,000 phrases, idioms, and collocations. It is the only bilingual dictionary giving phonetic transcription of both the American and British pronunciations for all headwords and consistently covers American English as well as British English, drawing attention to differences wherever they occur. It provides thorough treatment of English grammar and idiomatic usages. The dictionary is the best available guide for speakers of SerboCroatian who are learning English at any level, and for speakers of English who are studying SerboCroatian at an advanced level.

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a rip-off from Cambridge University Press.......2001-11-29

there is nothing actually wrong with the content of this abridged version of really great dictionary – there is enough words here to make you understand everything. still, i remember the previous editions of this book as much better organized and with much better print. this dictionary is poorly organized, which makes the Introduction hard to understand, and its print is rather bad, which makes the Introduction Content and Dictionary itself hard to read/reference. (...)

up to date, better organized, with better print and much cheaper editions of this dictionary can be found through “native” bookstores.

don’t be cheated - buy native.

Still the best available.......2001-05-18

This is still the best available English-Serbo-Croatian dictionary available. I highly recommend this dictionary to all students of the language. Pay the extra money now and don't waste it on the inferior, cheaper dictionaries available. This, along with the companion SerboCroatian-English dictionary are a must for linguists, translators and students of Serbo-Croatian. This is an especially useful tool for those of you heading to Bosnia or Kosovo.

The Only Large Serbo-Croatian Dictionary.......2000-05-12

This dictionary is a standard, and very comprehensive. As it contains some Bosnian words, I am surprised that Bosnian is left out of the title as Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian Dictionary is not too long a title.

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This Dictionary provides an encyclopedic overview of Estonia from the 12th Century to the present, with two-thirds devoted to the past 100 years, and one-quarter covering the past decade and half. The only such work on Estonia in English, it consists of detailed, analytical articles on the economic, political, and social transition of Estonia from the beginning of its written history to its membership in the European Union.

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Historical Dictionary of the Korean War

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Encyclopedia of the Korean War: A Political, Social, and Military History

ASIN: 0313259240

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Designed as a helpful reference tool for both Asian specialists and students and scholars in the broader fields of diplomatic history and foreign relations, this comprehensive historical dictionary contains a series of in-depth essays which describe the diplomatic, political, and military developments sorrounding the Korean War. The volume concentrates on the period of conventional war from the North Korean invasion of South Korea in June 1950 through the signing of the armistice agreement on July 27, 1953, although key developments prior to the formal outbreak of hostilities also receive attention. Written by a distinguished group of contributors from eight countries, the entries cover all of the significant people, controversies, military operations, and policy pronouncements of the era. Entries are arranged in alphabetical order, with cross references in the text of each to assist users interested in learning about related items. In certain subject areas entries appear in groups, such as battles, military operations, United Nations resolutions, and the activities of major participants, most notably Douglas MacArthur, Harry S. Truman, and Syngman Rhee. References at the end of each entry serve as a guide for readers desiring additional information. Throughout, the dictionary uses the spelling of Korean and Chinese names common at the time of the war to minimize confusion among non-specialists. Six appendices provide statistical information, a personnel summary, a list of acronyms, a chronology of events, a selection of maps, and a bibliography. The Historical Dictionary of the Korean War will be an excellent resource for public and academic libraries, historians, and students.

KGB Lexicon: The Soviet Intelligence Officer's Handbook

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KGB Lexicon: The Soviet Intelligence Officer's Handbook
Vasil Mitrokhin
Manufacturer: Routledge
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ASIN: 0714682357

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The name of Vasily Mitrokhin burst into the public's consciousness in the autumn of 1999, with the publication of "The Mitrokhin Archive" and the exposure of a grandmother living in South London as a Soviet spy. The resultant enquiry conducted by the Parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee paid tribute to the unique contribution which Mitrokhin had made to the public's understanding of how the former KGB had operated, and to Mitrokhin's commitment and bravery in accumulating and preparing his archive alone and in secret for 20 years before defecting to the United Kingdom in 1992.
This publication marks a new departure for this extraordinary man, now approaching his 80s. He remains as determined as ever to bring home to the world the extent of Soviet espionage in the West and beyond and, most importantly, the abuses of power - indeed the criminality - practised in the former Soviet Union by the ruling Communist party primarily through the medium of the KGB, so that they should never re-occur.
In this volume Mitrokhin presents two dictionaries produced by the KGB itself to define their activities in both offensive and defensive intelligence work. The translated documents tell the basic story of the KGB's methods and targets and should be of interest to the general public as well as to the specialist.

Oxford Encyclopaedia of European Community Law: Volume I: Institutional Law (Oxford Encyclopaedia of European Community Law)

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Oxford Encyclopaedia of European Community Law: Volume I: Institutional Law (Oxford Encyclopaedia of European Community Law)
A. G. Toth
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ASIN: 0198255896

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This is the first volume of a major three-volume Encyclopaedia of EC Law which OUP will be publishing during 1990/94. This volume deals with the institutional aspects of EC law in seven hundred pages containing over three hundred concisely and lucidly presented entries. Each entry explains a particular concept or point of law and is fully documented with appropriate case and Treaty references as well as suggestions for further reading among the huge literature of EC law. Every aspect of the European Court of Justice and of the new Court of the First Instance is examined and procedures and remedies dealt with. There is also a full treatment of the Commission, Council, and European Parliament. A full list of entries can be found at the beginning of the work. All entries are arranged alphabetically and the work is supported by very thorough tables of cases, Acts, and Treaties.

Revolutionary Women in Russia, 1870-1917: A Study in Collective Biography

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Revolutionary Women in Russia, 1870-1917: A Study in Collective Biography
Anna Hillyar , and Jane McDermid
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ASIN: 0719048389

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Most studies of the development of Marxism in Russia concentrate on male revolutionaries. It is only in the past twenty five years that scholars have begun to investigate the women who dedicated themselves to the cause of revolution. What then of the women who joined the revolutionary movement, and particularly the Bolshevik party, in their thousands? Revolutionary women in Russia is the first sustained analysis of female involvement in the revolutionary era of Russian history. By placing women centre stage, without exaggerating their involvement, this study enriches our understanding of women and revolutionary politics, and also provides a revealing insight in to this momentous period of Russian history. Revolutionary women in Russia is a powerful study of working women and Russian Marxism, which aims to engage readers with descriptions of 'real' revolutionary women. Based on a variety of sources that have not been previously translated into English, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in the Russian Revolution, twentieth-century history and gender studies.

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Great book covering an overlooked topic!!! Must Read!!
Incomplete account
Estonia's Struggle for Independance
Excellent introduction to a sadly obscure topic
A hidden history of the struggle to regain independence.

War in the Woods
Mart Laar
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ASIN: 0929590082

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With the Soviet reoccupation after World War II, Estonians faced a choice of submitting to Communist puppets or trying to survive in the traditional refuge of their forests while waiting for help from the West which never came. Those who chose the second course, Estonia's "Forest Brothers," mounted an armed resistance which, for more than a decade, seriously challenged Soviet rule. This is their story, told for the first time by sources within Estonia. This account is drawn from interviews with Forest Brothers who survived and relatives of those who died, and from documents and photographs from Soviet KGB files. It reflects Estonian courage and humor, the faith and sacrifice of a people suppressed, and the indomitable determination of a free nation to regain independence.

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Great book covering an overlooked topic!!! Must Read!!.......2003-12-22

I found this to an interesting book. Most books covering this period gloss over the Baltic States and their history. The book covers a short history of the Estonians centuries of struggle for independence then leads into it's main focus, of the Estonian's struggle for survival and hope for western intervention after the Russians returned following a brief Nazi occupation. During the first occupation brought about by the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact many Estonians including the President and his cabinet were deported and later died in gulags if they weren't murdered outright. In fall of 1944, the Russians returned and recommenced their Russification policy, mass deportations and executions ensued while Russians were sent to fill in the lands where Estonians had been deported from. This spurred the guerilla movement. Many who went to hide in the woods were just waiting for the west to intervene as everyone thought that the Americans and British would not allow the Communists to stay in formerly independent territories. Unfortunately, the Russian occupation lasted until 1991. The book describes how collectivization was instituted to eliminate the small family farms which supported the guerillas and everything in Estonia was turned into an economic support system for Moscow.
A great read, well worth the money!!!

Incomplete account.......2001-09-20

This book gives only one side of the story. Another side of it that most of these rebels were former Nazi soldgiers or served in German police forces. As such they were actively involved in Holocaust (Estonian officials still deny Holocaust existence on the territory of Estonia). While fighting with Soviets, "Brothers" also killed innocent citizens just to inflict the horror on them. Not to mention that the author, prime minister, came to power on the wave of nationalism and ruined an Estonian economy. It was under his leadership that political parties were able to use slogan "Estonia for Estonians".
The bottom line, this book as much politically twisted as books printed earlier by the Soviets about the guerrela movement.

Estonia's Struggle for Independance.......2001-02-14

Written by the current Estonian Prime Minister Mart Laar, this book gives many first-hand accounts of the Forset Brothers doomed struggle against the occupying Soviet forces in Estonia after WW2.(The Forset Brothers were groups of armed resistance fighters based in the woods of Estonia).

While some stories tell of heroic and unbelievable battles against the KGB, most are unfortunately tragic and sad stories of Soviets killing and raping innocent civilians. However these stories must be told to preserve Estonian history and to account for Stalins Holocost in the East.

Necessary reading for anyone of Estonian descent.

Excellent introduction to a sadly obscure topic.......2000-05-06

"War in the Woods" is a well-written and fascinating exploration of the topic of Baltic nationalist resistance to the Soviet annexation. While the book focuses on Estonia, the Latvian and Lithuanian Forest Brothers (the nickname for the Baltic rebels) are not neglected. The history, organization and tactics of the Forest Brothers are all addressed in some detail.

(btw, those interested in the ill-fated British and American attempts to aid the Forest Brothers should look at "Operation Rollback", which details the sorry history of the American anti-Soviet program of the late 1940s and early 1950s)

A hidden history of the struggle to regain independence........1999-07-01

"War in the Woods" by (current Estonian Prime Minister) Mart Laar is a spectacular retelling of a history many did no know existed. The book tells the story of the "forest brothers," partisan fighters in Estonia (and the other Baltic states) during the Soviet Occupation beginning 1944.

The book features countless narration from "forest brothers" themselves, taken in the late 1980s. Laar risked personal safety during this time collecting these stories, stories the Soviet Union never wanted people to hear.

The recounts conjure up difficult emotions and a sense of triumph, despite the impossible odds faced by the "forest brothers" against the occupying Red Army. Even for those not particularly interested in the history of the region, the book is a fascinating read. For regional history buffs, this is a must.

Some accuse Mart Laar of over-dramatising some of the sequences; however, the research which gives the book its meat brings forth the missing stories from a side that never had the chance to tell their story.

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In almost 1,500 biographical entries, this comprehensive, authoritative reference work covers the European labor movement from its origins to the present. The entries are selected from all countries of Europe, from Ireland in the west to Russia in the east and from Finland in the north to Greece in the south. Written by specialists in the labor history of the subject countries, the biographies focus on presenting basic factual information, leaving interpretation and argument to more detailed studies. Entries are arranged alphabetically, irrespective of the country of origin, emphasizing the Europeanness of the project in an era when barriers between European states are being rapidly demolished. A state-by-state breakdown of the entries provides an additional source of information. Labor is defined broadly to include trade unions, political parties, cooperatives, and anarcho-syndicalist groups, but not so broadly as to include state-controlled bodies that lack democratic procedures. A selective, but substantial bibliography provides a guide to further reading. Extensive cross-referencing and a substantial index illustrate the complex links, both intellectual and practical, between labor leaders of different states and regions.

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Strategic economic and business intelligence information for conducting business

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