Eastern Europe 1945-1969: From Stalinism to Stagnation [Paperback]

Ben Fowkes (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0582326931 | ISBN-13: 978-0582326934 | Publication Date: September 8, 2000 | Edition: 1

Here is an essential short guide to the history of Eastern Europe under the early decades of communist rule. The study explores the communists attempt to transpose a uniform economic and social system across the region copied from the Soviet model. Dr Fowkes shows how this did not always succeed and he reveals the local variations which became more pronounced after the death of Stalin. The book includes detailed analysis of the dramatic events in Poland and Hungary and in the assessment section there is a useful summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the communist model in its heyday.

It is an illuminating study, full of maps and photographs as well as over 30 documents (most previously unavailable in English) which brings this complex subject alive. and helps us to understand the special conditions the people of the region have faced in catching up with the West both in terms of material prosperity and more recently in the establishment of democratic political systems

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This is an essential short guide to the history of eastern Europe under the early decades of communist rule. Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief "Introduction" and/or "Background" to the subject, valuable in bringing the reader up-to-speed on the area being examined, followed by a substantial and authoritative section of "Analysis" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct "Assessment" of the subject, a generous selection of "Documents" and a detailed bibliography. Includes detailed analysis of the dramatic events in Poland and Hungary, provides an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the communist model in its heyday For those interested in modern history of eastern Europe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 1 edition (September 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582326931
• ISBN-13: 978-0582326934
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,574,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book & docs, October 1, 2011

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This review is from: Eastern Europe 1945-1969: From Stalinism to Stagnation (Paperback)

wonderful book, I enjoyed each page. Book includes a very interesting set of documents that help to illustrate the covered periods.