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From Stalinism To Pluralism: A Documentary History Of Eastern Europe Since 1945
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Bringing Together A Wealth Of Historical Documents, Memoirs, Essays, And Literature From Eastern Europe, This Highly Successful Book Vividly Illustrates How The Most Original And Challenging Minds Of The Region Have Understood And Reacted To Stanlinism And Its Successors Since The End Of The Second World War, Ultimately Showing How Eastern Europeans Have Made The Journey From Stalinism To A New Pluralism. The Book Creates A Rich Mosaic Of Political And Historical Development In These Countries, Presenting Extracts From The Works Of Leszek Kolakowski, Czeslaw Milosz, Milovan Djilas, George Lukacs, Vaclav Havel, Adam Michnik, And George Konrad Alongside Such Seminal Primary Documents As The Yalta Agreement, The Helsinki Accords, And The Gdansk Agreement. Organized Chronologically And Thematically, A Fifth Chapter, Entitled After The Fall, Has Been Added To Create A Completely Updated And Expanded Second Edition. The New Edition Covers The Critical Events Attending The Rise Of Stalinism And The Fall Of Communism In Eastern Europe. Four New Readings On The Collapse Of Yugoslavia Into Civil War, As Well As Close To Fifty Other Documents Make This Reader The Most Comprehensive And Uptodate Textbook On The History And Politics Of Eastern Europe Since The End Of World War Ii.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'From Stalinism to Pluralism'? A: The book explores the transition from Stalinism to pluralism in Eastern Europe, illustrating how various thinkers and historical documents reflect this journey since the end of World War II.
- Q: Who are some of the notable authors featured in this book? A: The book includes works from prominent figures such as Leszek Kolakowski, Czeslaw Milosz, Milovan Djilas, George Lukacs, Vaclav Havel, Adam Michnik, and George Konrad.
- Q: What type of documents are included in the book? A: This book features a collection of historical documents, memoirs, and essays, including seminal texts like the Yalta Agreement, the Helsinki Accords, and the Gdansk Agreement.
- Q: Is this edition of the book updated? A: Yes, the second edition has been updated to include a fifth chapter, 'After the Fall', and it covers critical events related to the rise of Stalinism and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
- Q: How many pages does 'From Stalinism to Pluralism' have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: The book is listed in good condition, with mint condition copies available.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'From Stalinism to Pluralism' published? A: The book was published on January 4, 1996.
- Q: Can I return the book if I am not satisfied? A: Yes, the listing includes a no-quibbles return policy, allowing you to return the book if you are not satisfied.
- Q: Is same-day dispatch available for this book? A: Yes, orders received before 12 noon are dispatched on the same day.