Eastern Europe for Beginners

This is a great quick read that covers a lot of detail and history in a humorous and easy way. It's a good beginning point to learn the complex history of Eastern Europe.

OK, I know this isn't the most in-depth and accurate book on Eastern Europe (nobody claimed it was textbook level), but it is a good overview for someone who is interested in the basics. I was given a copy due to my job (all I can say is I work for the government), and I found many interesting tidbits in it that I didn't know. I have traveled and lived throughout the region, and wish I had found this book years ago as it would be helpful for those not familiar with its history. And please don't criticize any events or issues that may have been left out, all written history has its shortcomings and inaccuracies! Overall, this book does a grand job and showing how Eastern Europe got to its present state!

This book simply explains in a entertaining way the History of Eastern Europe. Mr. Beck's drawings are wonderful. The writing of Mr. Mast is clearing written and understood. I highly recommend this book to all those interested in understanding europian history.