Where does Europe begin, Where does Europe end?
This simple question has no simple answer. Exploring the meanings of Europe through this question reveals the complexity of Europe’s beginning and end.
Its borders and boundaries go beyond simple lines on a map.
Europe is shaped by a heritage that exceeds the continent's physical borders.
Thus, it becomes clear that we cannot fully comprehend Europe without imagining an Altereurope, as the continent we inhabit and the continent we envision travel within each other, continually redefining each other's boundaries.
In the Alterlibrary’s Collection, various sources are analyzed with this question as a lens, highlighting different aspects of this ambiguity.
We invite you to explore them:
