Overview
In 1990, the tiny Soviet Republic of Lithuania declared independence and began restoring the mechanisms of independent government and democracy that had been suppressed by its Soviet invaders for half a century. This is an examination of the first years of this rebirth in the face of the legacy of the Soviet occupation. In addition to chronicling the lively chain of events leading to and stemming from the declaration of independence, Alexandra Ashbourne studies the essential components of rebirth: the creation of domestic, foreign and security policies and the revitalization of an independent economy. Drawing from the personal testimony of Lithuanians closely connected to these events, Ashbourne appraises Lithuania's attempts to rejoin the international community and acquire an effective security guarantee. She concludes that the damage caused by 50 years of Soviet domination created obstacles to the process of rebirth, obstacles that are proving difficult and even impossible to overcome.
Full Product Details
Author: Alexandra Ashbourne
Publisher: Lexington Books
Imprint: Lexington Books
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.422kg
ISBN: 9780739100271
ISBN 10: 0739100270
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 22 July 1999
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
Value lies in its documentary format and in the attention it draws to the importance of symbolism and ritual in state consolidation... Ashbourne obviously cultivated a great affection for the country and admirably balanced the successes and failures of the new state. H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online Offers fresh new insights into Lithuanian political developments... Useful to general readers and researchers alike. CHOICE
""Value lies in its documentary format and in the attention it draws to the importance of symbolism and ritual in state consolidation. . . . Ashbourne obviously cultivated a great affection for the country and admirably balanced the successes and failures of the new state."" * H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online * Offers fresh new insights into Lithuanian political developments. . . . Useful to general readers and researchers alike. * CHOICE *
Value lies in its documentary format and in the attention it draws to the importance of symbolism and ritual in state consolidation... Ashbourne obviously cultivated a great affection for the country and admirably balanced the successes and failures of the new state. H-Net Reviews Offers fresh new insights into Lithuanian political developments... Useful to general readers and researchers alike. Choice
Value lies in its documentary format and in the attention it draws to the importance of symbolism and ritual in state consolidation. . . . Ashbourne obviously cultivated a great affection for the country and admirably balanced the successes and failures of the new state. * H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online * Offers fresh new insights into Lithuanian political developments. . . . Useful to general readers and researchers alike. * CHOICE *
Author Information
Alexandra Ashbourne is a defense analyst at the Centre for European Reform in London.
