Revolution in Eastern Europe: Understanding the Collapse of Communism in Poland, Hungary, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Rumania, and the Soviet Union - Couverture rigide

Cipkowski, Peter

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471539678 ISBN 13 : 9780471539674

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1991

Synopsis

A secondary school textbook which describes the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe, and the likely consequences. The author outlines events leading up to change in each country, such as the revolutions in Czechoslovakia and Rumania, and explains their consequences for the rest of the world.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Understanding the Collapse of Communism in Poland, Hungary, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Romania, and the Soviet Union "Until 1989, the people of Eastern Europe lived under Communism’s totalitarian grip. They lacked even the most basic human rights. They were not allowed to criticize the government. There was no way for them to present alternative candidates for government posts. There was no free press. They could not practice their religion. They could not travel. Then, quite unexpectedly, the Iron Curtain began to crumble. " In this important new book for young adults, Peter Cipkowski, a historian and writer educated in Poland, explains the causes behind the 1989 revolution in Eastern Europe, examines the future of the Eastern European countries, and talks about the implications, for both the East and the West, of the crumbling of the Soviet Empire.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Written by an expert in European studies for young adults. Explains and analyzes the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. Scores of photographs, political cartoons and maps make this book visually appealing. Country by country, the author covers the enormous changes that occurred throughout the Fall of 1989 as well as events in the nine months that followed.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 1991
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471539678
• ISBN 13: 9780471539674
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible