This classic history book by Joseph Rothschild provides a comprehensive account of East Central Europe between the two World Wars. It covers the region's military and political history, as well as its ideological developments including communism, post-communism, and socialism. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of history, political science, and military studies.

The paperback edition of the book is 9.2 inches in length, 5.8 inches in width, and 1 inch in height. It weighs 24.1 ounces and has 438 pages. The book was published in 1974 by the University of Washington Press and is written in English.