The Prague Spring and its Aftermath: Czechoslovak Politics, 1968-1970 by Kieran

Description: The Prague Spring and its Aftermath by Kieran Williams The Prague Spring of 1968 was one of the few pre-Gorbachev attempts to reform one party communist rule. This book analyses the attempt at reform under Alexander Dubcek and its suppression by the Soviet Union, using archive materials and other sources which have become available since the 1989 revolution. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Prague Spring of 1968 was among the most important episodes in postwar European politics--one of the few pre-Gorbachev attempts to reform one-party communist rule. In this book Kieran Williams analyzes the attempt at reform under Alexander Dubcek and its suppression by the Soviet Union, using archive materials and other sources that have become available in the wake of the 1989 revolution. The book will provide new information for specialists as well as introductory analysis and narrative for students of East European politics and history and Soviet foreign policy. Author Biography Williams, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London. Table of Contents Part I. Liberalization, Intervention and Normalization: 1. Liberalization; 2. Intervention; 3. Normalization; Part II. January 1968–December 1970; 4. The erosion of Soviet trust; 5. The failure of Operation Danube; 6. Dubceks normalization; 7. The realist ascendancy; 8. The security police in the Dubcek period; 9. After Dubcek. Review This highly acclaimed book, which was awarded the 1998 BASEES/Orbis prize, recounts the story of the Prague Spring from the perspective of elite politics. It is particularly important because it draws largely on previously secret files ... and it thereby replaces with fact those passages of earlier scholarly works that were based primarily on conjecture. Karen Henderson, University of Leicester ... highly valuable ... demonstrates in a clear-cut way ... Contemporary European History Promotional An analysis of the Prague Spring using sources which have become available since the 1989 revolution. Review Quote "Williamss study is richly detailed, clearly written and organized, and focuses mostly on political elites. It provides new information for specialists as well as insight to those who come to the topic for the first time." Choice Promotional "Headline" An analysis of the Prague Spring using sources which have become available since the 1989 revolution. Description for Bookstore The Prague Spring of 1968 was one of the few pre-Gorbachev attempts to reform one party communist rule. This book analyses the attempt at reform under Alexander Dubcek and its suppression by the Soviet Union, using archive materials and other sources which have become available since the 1989 revolution. Description for Library The Prague Spring of 1968 was one of the few pre-Gorbachev attempts to reform one party communist rule. This book analyses the attempt at reform under Alexander Dubcek and its suppression by the Soviet Union, using archive materials and other sources which have become available since the 1989 revolution. Details ISBN0521588030 Short Title PRAGUE SPRING & ITS AFTERMATH Pages 288 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521588030 ISBN-13 9780521588034 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1997 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9780521588034 UK Release Date 1997-09-08 AU Release Date 1997-09-08 NZ Release Date 1997-09-08 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Author Kieran Williams Publication Date 1997-09-08 Subtitle Czechoslovak Politics, 1968–1970 Alternative 9780511562990 DEWEY 943.712042 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91374346;

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