Europa Oriental. Del totalitarismo comunista al rechazo de la democracia liberal

This essay aims to offer an interpretation of the long historical journey that Eastern Europe has undergone from the post-Second World War period to the end of the Cold War. In particular, the author has focused on two key turning points: the establishment of communist regimes modelled on mature Stalinism, and the difficult path towards liberal democracy and a market economy following the fall of the communist regimes. Finally, particular attention will be paid to the emergence of anti-European and anti-democratic forces.