Examines the struggle of nations of eastern Europe to assert their independence, from break-up of the imperial system at the end of World War I, through the Soviet bloc that emerged after World War II, to the establishment of democratic governments after the1989 revolutions. Prereq., HIST 1020 or 1040 or PSCI 2012. Restricted to sophomores, juniors or seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.