Description: He argues that this distance arises in part from psychological divides which have only deepened since the global economic crisis of 2008, and provides new insight into Eastern Europe's significance as it finds itself located - both politically and geographically - between a distracted European Union and Russia's increased aggressions.
Review Quotes:
"Recommended."--Choice
"Bottoni's work is comprehensive and comes with a current bibliography that will serve both graduate scholars and specialised researchers interested not only in recent trends but also in a deeper perspective on the East European past."--Europe-Asia Studies