In the course of Vladimir Putin’s third presidential term; many of the doctrines and ideas associated with Eurasianism have moved to the center of public political discourses in Russia. Eurasianism; both Russian and non-Russian; is politically active —influential and contested— in debates about identity; popular culture or foreign policy narratives.Deploying a variety of theoretical frameworks and perspectives; the essays in this volume work together to shed light on both Eurasianism’s plasticity and contemporary weight; and examine how its tropes and discourses are appropriated; interpreted; modulated and deployed politically; by national groups; oppositional forces (left or right); prominent intellectuals; artists; and last but not least; government elites. In doing so; this collection addresses essential themes and questions currently shaping the Post-Soviet world and beyond.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The sex scenes are written really oddly and read like a romance novelBy Nandi La SophiaI was interested in this book because of it's historical value- because it's a very personal story/account of one of the most horrific events to take place in the 20th century from a point of view I am unfamiliar with- The British. Horace Greaslely and the men who are prisoners of war with him; go through unimaginable suffering and psychological anguish in German work camps- winters without proper shelter- bone broth for sustenance; watching their friends and comrades die at the hands of the SS- Rapist guards; dysentery; lice infestation; rats and all sorts. There are passages that I could have lived without; sex scenes between Horace and his secret ally; a woman called Rose. The sex scenes are written really oddly and read like a romance novel; which I really didn't care for. I just skim past them until they're done.I think I understand why they are written in a lingering and detailed way- The experience for Horace must have been indescribably important and life-saving. I think that even though the subject matter is incredibly dark; it was written by a happy person and this shows in the lightness of the despair- if that makes sense. The word choices and phrasing is to me; immature and needs a bit more emotion.The story still interests me greatly as I think Horace Greasley is a hero with a fascinating story; one that could make a great film if it were written by someone with a bit more heaviness to their stye0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What a fabulous read!!By Carol DierdorffI was interested in this book from the start. Since my father was also a POW in WWII I and didn’t speak of it much I was hoping to learning about life in a prisoner of war camp. The book didn’t disappoint me.Mr. Scott told the story as he heard it from Horace who was 89. Jim waited nearly 70 years to tell his story. I feel privileged to have read it.I can only imagine how reliving those horrors of war helped him bring some closure for him.The story was told in a very compelling and vivid way. I felt I was there with Jim and Rose!As a reader it was an emotional ride as the graphic description of the prisoners’ suffering was revealed. I kept asking myself how such horrific and barbaric acts could be committed toward another human being. The author really made the horrors of war REAL and personal through Jim’s story.While Jim was seeing and feeling the horrors of war he also experienced a love that was warm and tender. The love helped keep him and his fellow prisoners human and sane. As long as their story unfolded I had hope for humanity. I am sure Jim felt the same. This is an incredible story of survival and triumph. It also shows how one or two people can affect a hundred. The influence; leadership and hope Jim and Rose showed his fellow prisoners feel brave and feel hopeful they will defeat the enemy and return home.The bond of these men in the prison was incredible. The true character of the individuals I met through the story should their character under adversity. They were truly a band of brothers.I enjoyed the book mainly because I learned more about what my own father went through as a POW. I would highly recommend this book to others and hope that it becomes a major motion picture.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Awesome book; sad ending. After all Horace had been through to lose his Rose that way was so unfortunate. Was the baby his or had she been taped; we will never know.By Granny LocksAwesome book; sad ending. After all Horace had been through to lose his Rose that way was so unfortunate. Was the baby his or had she been raped; we will never know.
