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HISTORY DERAILED: Central and Eastern Europe in the Long Nineteenth Century

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There is probably no greater authority on the modern history of central and eastern Europe than Ivan Berend, whose previous work, Decades of Crisis, was hailed by critics as "masterful" and "the broadest synthesis of the modern social, economic, and cultural history of the region that we possess." Now, having brought together and illuminated this region's storm-tossed history in the twentieth century, Berend turns his attention to the equally turbulent period that preceded it. The "long" nineteenth century, extending up to World War I, contained the seeds of developments and crises that continue to haunt the region today.

The book begins with an overview of the main historical trends in the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries, during which time the region lost momentum and became the periphery, no longer in step with the rising West. It concludes with an account of the persisting authoritarian political structures and the failed modernization that paved the way for social and political revolts. The origins of twentieth-century extremism and its tragedies are plainly visible in this penetrating account.
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"This is an economical and elegant narrative by a distinguished comparative historian of places and times that deserve to be better known."--Eugen Weber, "The Key Reporter""Always interesting . . . a provocative overview of a complex region that is still undergoing change . . . Highly recommended."--B. Osborne, "Choice: Current Reviews For Academic Libraries""A towering work of scholarship wrapped in a fascinating story."--Dan Danbom, "Time Out For Entertainment""For Berend, history is a whole, and when cultural, economic, social, and political trends are taken together, they distinguish central and east Europeans from the rest of Europe. . . . Berend, a first-rate economic historian, treats the often neglected economic dimension with special skill."--"Foreign Affairs"

From the Inside Flap

"I do not think it possible to understand the troubles and instabilities of Central and Eastern Europe today without reading Ivan T.Berend, the finest comparative historian of this region. In History Derailed, he has produced a characteristically lucid and masterly synthesis of its economic, social, political and cultural history in the 'long nineteenth century' which every reader of his much admired study of inter-war Central and Eastern Europe, Decades of Crisis, will need to read, and anyone interested in the continuing problems of the region will want to read." Eric J. Hobsbawm, Emeritus Professor of Economic and Social History at the University of London and author of many histories including The Age of Extremes: A History of the World, 1914-1991

"This multi-faceted and lavishly illustrated analytical history of Central-East Europe before World War I, written by the world s foremost scholar of the region, explains how and why the paths of modernization and development diverged so markedly between East and West Europe. Ivan T. Berend s tour de force of historical interpretation must be essential reading for anyone seeking a true perspective on modern Europe." Derek H. Aldcroft, University Fellow in the Department of Economic & Social Science, University of Leicester

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality book

b.m. · March 29, 2025

Great book with fantastic information. Had to buy this for a class last minute and it came extremely quickly, and the book was in great shape.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it

A.W. · August 5, 2015

I am a huge fan of not only Central European history, but specifically the region during the 19th century. To find a book as good as this on such a niche topic written in English made me so happy. Highly recommended. I also bought his follow up books "Decades of Crisis" about Central Europe during the interwar years as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars europe

m. · September 7, 2011

This book is a great learning tool for central and easter europe. It has sreved me well in my college classes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Synthesis

W.H. · July 20, 2003

At last, a synthesis of Eastern European history of the 19th and early 20th centuries that covers all the major issues, social, eocnomic, political and intellectual, uses the best in both pre-and post-Communist era scholarly studies, and presents in a clear, well-organized, and readable style. He has no axes to grind, and explains clearly how the many ethnic groups and their main oppressors sharpened theirs by adapting western concepts of nationalism and group identity, shifted these powerful ideas from an intellectual elite to the masses, and helped bring about the horrors of two world wars and the current mess in the Balkans. Well done. Essential reading.

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Description:

There is probably no greater authority on the modern history of central and eastern Europe than Ivan Berend, whose previous work, Decades of Crisis, was hailed by critics as "masterful" and "the broadest synthesis of the modern social, economic, and cultural history of the region that we possess." Now, having brought together and illuminated this region's storm-tossed history in the twentieth century, Berend turns his attention to the equally turbulent period that preceded it. The "long" nineteenth century, extending up to World War I, contained the seeds of developments and crises that continue to haunt the region today.

The book begins with an overview of the main historical trends in the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries, during which time the region lost momentum and became the periphery, no longer in step with the rising West. It concludes with an account of the persisting authoritarian political structures and the failed modernization that paved the way for social and political revolts. The origins of twentieth-century extremism and its tragedies are plainly visible in this penetrating account.
Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is an economical and elegant narrative by a distinguished comparative historian of places and times that deserve to be better known."--Eugen Weber, "The Key Reporter""Always interesting . . . a provocative overview of a complex region that is still undergoing change . . . Highly recommended."--B. Osborne, "Choice: Current Reviews For Academic Libraries""A towering work of scholarship wrapped in a fascinating story."--Dan Danbom, "Time Out For Entertainment""For Berend, history is a whole, and when cultural, economic, social, and political trends are taken together, they distinguish central and east Europeans from the rest of Europe. . . . Berend, a first-rate economic historian, treats the often neglected economic dimension with special skill."--"Foreign Affairs"

From the Inside Flap

"I do not think it possible to understand the troubles and instabilities of Central and Eastern Europe today without reading Ivan T.Berend, the finest comparative historian of this region. In History Derailed, he has produced a characteristically lucid and masterly synthesis of its economic, social, political and cultural history in the 'long nineteenth century' which every reader of his much admired study of inter-war Central and Eastern Europe, Decades of Crisis, will need to read, and anyone interested in the continuing problems of the region will want to read." Eric J. Hobsbawm, Emeritus Professor of Economic and Social History at the University of London and author of many histories including The Age of Extremes: A History of the World, 1914-1991

"This multi-faceted and lavishly illustrated analytical history of Central-East Europe before World War I, written by the world s foremost scholar of the region, explains how and why the paths of modernization and development diverged so markedly between East and West Europe. Ivan T. Berend s tour de force of historical interpretation must be essential reading for anyone seeking a true perspective on modern Europe." Derek H. Aldcroft, University Fellow in the Department of Economic & Social Science, University of Leicester

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality book

b.m. · March 29, 2025

Great book with fantastic information. Had to buy this for a class last minute and it came extremely quickly, and the book was in great shape.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it

A.W. · August 5, 2015

I am a huge fan of not only Central European history, but specifically the region during the 19th century. To find a book as good as this on such a niche topic written in English made me so happy. Highly recommended. I also bought his follow up books "Decades of Crisis" about Central Europe during the interwar years as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars europe

m. · September 7, 2011

This book is a great learning tool for central and easter europe. It has sreved me well in my college classes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Synthesis

W.H. · July 20, 2003

At last, a synthesis of Eastern European history of the 19th and early 20th centuries that covers all the major issues, social, eocnomic, political and intellectual, uses the best in both pre-and post-Communist era scholarly studies, and presents in a clear, well-organized, and readable style. He has no axes to grind, and explains clearly how the many ethnic groups and their main oppressors sharpened theirs by adapting western concepts of nationalism and group identity, shifted these powerful ideas from an intellectual elite to the masses, and helped bring about the horrors of two world wars and the current mess in the Balkans. Well done. Essential reading.

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