Blood Lands, Savage Lands: The Brutal History of Eastern Europe

By Timothy Snyder

Blood Lands, Savage Lands is a gripping and horrifying account of the history of Eastern Europe, from the Mongol invasions to the Holocaust. Snyder argues that this region has been a crucible of violence and suffering for centuries, and that the brutality of its past has shaped its present.

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Snyder begins his book with the Mongol invasions of the 13th century. These invasions were devastating, and they left a lasting legacy of violence in Eastern Europe. The Mongols were followed by other nomadic peoples, such as the Turks and the Tatars, who further ravaged the region.

In the 16th century, Eastern Europe became a battleground in the religious wars between Protestants and Catholics. These wars were particularly brutal, and they resulted in the deaths of millions of people.

The 19th century saw the rise of nationalism in Eastern Europe. This nationalism often took on a violent form, and it led to a number of wars and conflicts.

The 20th century was the most violent of all for Eastern Europe. The region was ravaged by two world wars, and it was also the site of the Holocaust. The Holocaust was the systematic murder of six million Jews by the Nazis. It was one of the most horrific crimes in human history.

Snyder argues that the brutality of Eastern Europe's past has had a profound impact on its present. The region is still struggling to come to terms with its history, and it is still plagued by violence and conflict.

Blood Lands, Savage Lands is a powerful and disturbing book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of Eastern Europe.

About the Author

Timothy Snyder is a professor of history at Yale University. He is the author of several books, including Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin, which won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2011.

Reviews

"Blood Lands, Savage Lands is a masterpiece of historical writing. Snyder has written a book that is both gripping and horrifying, and that will forever change our understanding of Eastern Europe." - The New York Times

"Snyder's book is a tour de force. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of Europe." - The Washington Post

"Blood Lands, Savage Lands is a powerful and disturbing book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of Eastern Europe." - The Guardian

Blood Lands (Savage Lands Book 5)

by Stacey Marie Brown

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5383 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	384 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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