Jankowski, Tomek
Summary: "Eastern Europe! is a brief and concise (but informative) introduction to Eastern Europe and its myriad customs and history... This book is a gateway to understanding both what unites and separates Eastern Europeans from their Western brethren, and how this vital region has been shaped by, but has also left its mark on, Western Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 947 JANContents: Disc 1: The other Europe: deep roots of diversity -- Formative migrations: Mongols to Germans -- Clashing Golden Ages, 1389-1772 -- The great crime of empires: Poland divided -- The origins of nationalism, 1815-1863 -- The Age of empires, 1863-1914 -- disc 2: Jewish life in the shtetl -- World War I: destruction and rebirth -- From democrats to dictators, 1918-1939 -- Caught between Hitler and...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: DVD 947 HISSummary: From Budapest to Bucarest, Joseph seeks the surprising and the little-known, as well as hits the highlights as he hop-scotches his way through some of the best and undiscovered of Europe. Along the way there's always time for a taste of the region's culinary gems and to take time to share a drink and a chat with the locals. Join Joseph on a colorful kaleidoscope of adventures in the heart of...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.9604 HUNAlzo, Lisa A.
Summary: Trace your Eastern European ancestors from American shores back to the old country. This in-depth guide will walk you step-by-step through the exciting-- and challenging-- journey of finding your Polish, Czech, or Slovak roots. You'll learn how to identify immigrant ancestors, find your family's town of origin, locate key genealogical resources, decipher foreign-language records, and untangle...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3437 AlzoSummary: Polish rioting, mixed with 1953 East German riots and Soviet tanks
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1956