Europe on the Edge

In this book, I have tried to present subjects like international politics - often perceived as dry and inaccessible - in a simple and engaging language that ordinary readers can relate to. I have also revisited memories of friendships formed 20-25 years ago, as well as those with people I never met in person. Through the cities of Warsaw, Berlin, Copenhagen, Riga, and Vilnius - each shaped by distinct histories, cultures, sizes, and standards of living - I have attempted to weave together their past and present. I hope you too will step out courageously to discover this unfamiliar world. >This is not merely a travelogue; it is a chronicle of these five countries and their capitals viewed through a distinctive lens across the passage of time. The book offers insights that are both informative and deeply engaging, while also making the reader more aware and reflective. Anay Joglekar has successfully achieved both dimensions - entertainment and enrichment. >At the heart of this book lies the author's keen perception of the changing political and cultural landscape of contemporary Europe during his travels, and the resulting sense of social unease emerging from these transformations. >Moving effortlessly across three different planes at once - the historical developments of past centuries and the assaults on culture, the present-day churn within the collective psyche of these societies, and the political shifts and signals of the future - this travel narrative evokes a profound curiosity about these countries. In the genre of travel writing, the book makes a truly distinctive contribution. - Abhiram Bhadkamkar