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The patriot's revolution : how Eastern Europe toppled communism and won its freedom

by Mark Frankland

This study examines the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe in 1989, documenting transitions in Poland, Hungary, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Romania. It analyses the reasons for the system's rapid decline and provides historical context for the region.

Accession 21431 ISBN 1566630355 Publisher Elephant Paperbacks
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