Rise And Fall Of Communism In Eastern Europe
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Rise And Fall Of Communism In Eastern Europe
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Author : Ben Fowkes
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-07-27
Rise And Fall Of Communism In Eastern Europe written by Ben Fowkes and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-27 with Political Science categories.
Communist parties came to power in a variety of ways, usually by force, often with the acquiescence of people who hoped for a better future. Then came the imposition of Stalinism. The book examines this, and subsequent crises in Hungary, Poland and Czechoslovakia.
The Rise And Fall Of Communism In Eastern Europe
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Author : Ben Fowkes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Rise And Fall Of Communism In Eastern Europe written by Ben Fowkes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Communism categories.
Revolution In East Central Europe
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Author : David S Mason
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-06-26
Revolution In East Central Europe written by David S Mason and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-26 with Political Science categories.
The year 1989 marked a turning point in world history, a watershed year of unprecedented drama and political significance. No matter how one looks at those events–as the fall of communism, the democratization of Eastern Europe, or the end of the cold war–it is important to understand how the world travelled the distance of time, space, and ideology to arrive at the Berlin Wall and tear it down. David Mason provides that understanding in a concise synthesis of history, politics, economics, sociology, literature, philosophy, and popular, as well as traditional, culture. He shows how all these elements combined to yield the year that effectively closed the twentieth century–and promised to launch the new century on a hopeful note. Starting with Poland's elections in June 1989, the countries of then-communist Eastern Europe one by one revolutionized their governments and their polities; Hungary opened its borders to the West, East Germany rushed through, Czechoslovakia elected Vaclav Havel president, Bulgaria changed both party and leadership, and Romania executed Ceausescu. Although Gorbachev enabled many of these changes, he did not cause them. The illumination of the complex symbiosis between dynamics in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union is one of the greatest contributions this book makes. With undercurrents emphasizing the power of ideas, the spirit of youth, and the multifaceted force of culture and ethnicity, Mason takes the reader far beyond the events of change and into their impetus and outcomes. He applies theories of social movements, democratization, and economic transition with an even hand, showing the interaction of their effects not only regionally but worldwide. The concluding chapter puts the revolutions in Eastern Europe into international perspective and highlights their impact on East-West relations, security alliances, and economic integration. Mason discusses the European Community, the United States and the Soviet Union, and the Third World in relation to the new East-Central European configuration. Using delightful and provocative cartoons from Eastern European and Soviet presses, interesting photos, valuable tables of data, and illuminating figures, Mason emphasizes important points about the role of nationalism, ethnicity, public opinion, and harsh economic reality in the revolutionary process.
The Rise And Fall Of Communism
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Author : Archie Brown
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-08-17
The Rise And Fall Of Communism written by Archie Brown and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-17 with Political Science categories.
Winner of the 2010 W.J.M. Mackenzie Prize for Best Political Science Book of the Year 2010 The relentless rise of Communism was the most momentous political development of the first half of the twentieth century. No political change has been more fundamental than its demise in Europe and its decline elsewhere. In this hugely acclaimed book Archie Brown provides an indispensable history that examines the origins of the ideology, its development in different countries, its collapse in many states following the Soviet perestroika, and its current incarnations around the globe. The Rise and Fall of Communism explains how and why Communists came to power; how they were able, in a variety of countries on different continents to hold on to power for so long; and what brought about the downfall of so many Communist systems. A groundbreaking work from an internationally renowned specialist, this is the definitive study of the most remarkable political and human story of our times.
The Rise And Fall Of Communism
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Author : Richard H Hudelson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-06-21
The Rise And Fall Of Communism written by Richard H Hudelson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-21 with Political Science categories.
Writing this book has been a rewarding but challenging experience. Along the way I• have had the helpful comments and criticisms of a number of friends and colleagues. Pat Maus, Susanna Frenkel, Kit Christensen, and Carl Ross read the entire manuscript. Steve Chilton, Milan Kovacovic, and .Marina Rumyantseva read parts of it. They and the reviewers for Westview Press have weeded out many errors and forced me to think through a number of difficult points. The errors and confusions that remain do so in spite of their best efforts. I thank them all. I would also like to thank Spencer Carr of Westview Press for his support of this project and for his editorial suggestions, which resulted in major improvements. Finally, thanks to Jean Vileta for her editorial assistance in preparing the manuscript for publication.
The Curtain Rises
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Author : Susan G. Shapiro
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-01-24
The Curtain Rises written by Susan G. Shapiro and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-24 with History categories.
Much has been written about how the authoritarianism of the Communist era gave way to more open societies in the former Soviet bloc countries, yet little has been said about how individuals in these countries have been affected and how they contributed to the changes in their societies. How does the relationship between husband and wife change when planned economy gives way to financial incertitude? When all are free to speak their minds publicly, are children more likely to do so at home or at school? How do the elderly adjust to new laws and fewer pensions? This book describes, in their own words, the lives of everyday people in Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and the Former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia as they struggled under Soviet domination, as they endured the revolutions in their respective countries, and as they now adapt to a free world society. These individuals, struggling with philosophical, political, educational, cultural, and spiritual adjustments, are entrepreneurs, political activists, scientists, and teachers. They are assuming leadership roles in local politics and implementing reforms in the schools. The book includes photographs, maps, and short introductory national histories.
The Rise And Fall Of Communism
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Author : Richard Hudelson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993-01
The Rise And Fall Of Communism written by Richard Hudelson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01 with Political Science categories.
Tracing the evolution of the communist movement from its beginning in 18th-century Britain, this book encapsulates the history, philosophy, politics and economics of communism. The text provides an introduction to this history for students and others who may know little of communism.
Rise And Fall Of Communism
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Author : Social Studies School Service
language : en
Publisher: Social Studies
Release Date : 2003
Rise And Fall Of Communism written by Social Studies School Service and has been published by Social Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.
Stalinism In Eastern Europe
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Author : Peter Schwarz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Stalinism In Eastern Europe written by Peter Schwarz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Communism categories.
The Collapse Of Communism
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Author : Lee Edwards
language : en
Publisher: Hoover Institution Press
Release Date : 1999-11-01
The Collapse Of Communism written by Lee Edwards and has been published by Hoover Institution Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-11-01 with Political Science categories.
Ten years after the fall of the Berlin Wall and eight years after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, experts continue to debate one of the most important political questions of the twentieth century--why did Communism collapse so suddenly? A comprehensive and often unexpected answer is provided in this unique volume of essays by the world's leading authorities on Communism. Presidential adviser Zbignew Brzezinski discusses the critical role of policymakers like Ronald Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev, and John Paul II in the demise of Communism. Richard Pipes and Martin Malia debate the importance of history and ideology. Robert Conquest analyzes the deleterious impact of the Stalin years, and Michael Novak delineates the missing element of faith in Communism. Andrzej Brzeski exposes the fatal flaws of Communist economics; Brian Crozier discusses why there was a cold war. Paul Hollander concludes with a consideration of who in the academy was right--and wrong--about Communism. These insightful essays suggest that a wide range of forces--political, economic, strategic, and religious--along with the indispensable role of the principled statesman and the brave dissident, brought about the collapse of Communism.