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This is the first book-length treatment of an increasingly crucial topic. Professor Buchanan develops a coherent theory of the conditions under which secession is morally justifiable and applies it to historical and contemporary examples. Buchanan locates his account of the right to secede in the broader context of contemporary political thought, introducing readers to influential accounts of political society, such as contractarianism and communitarianism, and showing how the possibility of secession fits into a more complete account of political community and political obligation. ... Read more

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Of all the Soviet Union's subject nationalities, the three Baltic republics, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, were the most determined and best organised in seizing the opportunities created by glasnost and perestroika to win freedom from Moscow's grip. At the time of first publication, in 1991, the final section of the book was speculative. Now for this revised edition, the authors have provided a new final chapter which brings the story up to date -- and the three republics to political independence again. ... Read more

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The exotic nation - "LITHUANAI"
"The Baltic Nations and Europe: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuanai in the Twentieth Century" have to be very exotic book, because there is some new Baltic Nation mentioned - "LITHUANAI". What it is? ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Polish coup d'état attempt in Lithuania refers to a failed attempt by Józef Piłsudski to overthrow the existing government of Lithuania, led by Prime Minister Mykolas Sleževičius, and install a more pro-Polish cabinet that would agree to a union with Poland. The coup d'etat was to be carried out by the Polish Military Organization (PMO) and planned to be implemented in August 1919. The coup was designed to portray the coup as an initiative by local Lithuanians to free their government of German influence. The PMO hoped to rely on the assistance of sympathetic Lithuanian activists. They were thwarted by the lack of cooperation and the unwillingness of these activists to join the Polish cause, who in some cases were even unaware of their designated roles in the planned coup. After the Sejny Uprising, Lithuanian intelligenceintensified its investigation and uncovered the planned coup. The Lithuanians, not knowing who belonged to the PMO, arrested various Polish activists and prevented the coup attempt. Later the full membership list was obtained and the PMO in Lithuania was dissolved. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! TheLithuanian Armed Forces consist of ~15,000active personnel (~2,400 of them - civilian) and aresupported by 100,000 reserve forces. Conscriptionhas been ended in September 2008. Lithuania'sdefence system is based on the concept of "total andunconditional defence" mandated by Lithuania'snational Security Strategy. The goal of Lithuania'sdefence policy is to prepare their society forgeneral defence and to integrate Lithuania intoWestern security and defence structures. The defenceministry is responsible for combat forces, searchand rescue, and intelligence operations. ... Read more

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This series has its focus on the challenges and changes facing education at the beginning of the new millennium. 'Emerging goals' link each volume. The European Union has experienced enormous unification pains including expansion to 25 countries. For the Baltic States, having recently emerged from one 'federation', preparations are well advanced in terms of joining another 'union'. Nevertheless, many remain sceptical, ill-informed and lack even basic information. For this the process of education is all important and the development of a 'European dimension in education' is a necessary priority. At the same time, as the process of 'rebirth' is witnessed in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, the prospect of EU membership inevitably presents a further challenge for all those concerned with the process of education. Changing the processes of teaching and learning, developing links and networks and providing in-service support for teachers are all part of the process. This book draws together the perspectives of educators in schools, a teacher's centre, universities, education ministries and specialist centres.The reader is provided with a sense of the recent and current challenges, and responses, facing education, the Baltic States and the EU. ... Read more

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The Swedish invasion of 1655, known to Poles ever since as the 'Swedish deluge', provoked the political and military collapse of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the second-largest state in Europe. Robert Frost examines the reasons for Poland's fall and the conduct of the war by the Polish government, and addresses the crucial question of why, despite widespread recognition of the shortcomings of the political system, subsequent attempts at reform failed. War has long been seen as crucial to the development of more effective systems of government in Europe during the seventeenth century, but studies usually concentrate on states which responded successfully to the challenges. Much can be learned from those that failed, and the paucity of English-language material on this important conflict means that After the Deluge will appeal to a broad audience among historians of Poland, Germany, Scandinavia, Russia, and early modern Europe in general. ... Read more

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Excellent book. I learned a lot about Polish history. I found it very interesting and easy to read. I highly recomend this to others.

A book about XVII century diplomacy in Central Europe
I bought the book thinking it dealt with warfare in the XVII century but it is not. The main topic is how The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth tried to survive by looking for the right alliance with others powers. These outer diplomatic strategies were obstaculized by the inner political problems.

Its interesting and it has showed me the political situation in the Commonwealth, but do not look for warfare. It is not a warfare book. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Prime Minister of Lithuania is the head of the executive arm of Lithuania's government, and is chosen by the Lithuanian parliament, the Seimas. The modern office of Prime Minister was established in 1990, although the official title was "Chairperson of the Council of Ministers" until 25 November 1992. The post was established during the turmoil surrounding the Soviet Union's collapse, and was organized by Sąjūdis, a multi-party coalition in favour of Lithuanian independence. Historically, the title of Prime Minister was also used between 1918 and 1940. This was during the original Republic of Lithuania, which lasted from the collapse of the Russian Empire until the country's annexation by the Soviet Union. The Seimas (full name: Seimas of the Lithuanian Republic, Lithuanian: Lietuvos Respublikos Seimas) is the unicameral Lithuanian parliament. It has 141 members that are elected for a four-year term. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! During the 14th century, Lithuania was the largest country in Europe: present-day Belarus, Ukraine, and parts of Poland and Russia were territories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. With the Lublin Union of 1569, Poland and Lithuania formed a new state, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Commonwealth lasted more than two centuries, until neighboring countries systematically dismantled it from 1772 to 1795, with the Russian Empire annexing most of Lithuania's territory. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, published by Thomson Gale on May 16, 2005. The length of the article is 3226 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The president's news conference with President Vaira Vike-Freiberga of Latvia, President Arnold Ruutel of Estonia, and President Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania in Riga.(Week Ending Friday, May 13, 2005)(Transcript)
Publication: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (Newsletter)
Date: May 16, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 41Issue: 19Page: 767(5)

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WMI's Educational Building Construction in Lithuania Market Snapshot to 2014 is the easiest way to find the headline figures for the educational building construction sector in Lithuania.The report contains historical and forecast market values for the educational building construction in Lithuania as well as the sectors percentage share of the overall category in which it is classified.

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This report is aimed at those who want just data and figures without analysis.It does not contain the analysis which can be found in our more comprehensive Databook or Market Intelligence reports. ... Read more