Books in the Tartu Historical Studies series

This volume focuses on the history of the Baltic states in the Second World War. It discusses the nature of diplomacy, strategy, military operations, intelligence, occupation policies and propaganda, expanding and strengthening understanding of the Second World War as a pivotal event in the history of Europe in the 20th century.

The bipolar perspective on the Cold War is more and more being replaced by the idea of multiple players being active on different levels. This volume focuses on the Baltic Sea region during the Cold War.

Everyday Life in Stalinist Estonia

During the Cold War, Estonia lay behind the Iron Curtain. Even in the grip of Soviet rule the country underwent many important developments took place. This volume brings together fourteen papers on the political, economic, and cultural history of Estonia during the Cold War.

This book examines the role of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in the downfall of the Soviet Union at the peaceful end of the Cold War. It includes groundbreaking, archives-based research on important facets of the Soviet collapse.