Prague Spring: Warsaw Pact Invasion, 1968 by Phil Carradice (English) Paperback

Description: Prague Spring by Phil Carradice Cold War nadir: January 1968 and in Czechoslovakia the new Communist Party leader Alexander Dubcek has made it clear that this is the opportunity to loosen the Soviet stranglehold on the country. As the Prague winter slowly eases into a Prague spring, it really does seem as if Dubcek has judged it right. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Cold War nadir: January 1968 and in Czechoslovakia the new Communist Party leader Alexander Dubcek has made it clear that this is the opportunity to loosen the Soviet stranglehold on the country. As the Prague winter slowly eases into a Prague spring, it really does seem as if Dubcek has judged it right. Reforms in oppressive censorship laws, improved housing, a lessening of totalitarian oppression, Dubcek promises and delivers on it all. The new regime in Czechoslovakia does seek to destroy communism but it does want to choose its own political destiny. And then, on the night of 20/21 August the Prague Spring is crushed by the Warsaw Pact invasion: 200,000 Communist troops, mostly Soviet but also Polish and East German, flood the country. The resulting protests and rallies against the invasion, mostly by young people, are violent and bloody. Hundreds die in clashes; self-immolation, in public and before the eyes of the world, brings home the horror and the depth of feeling in the Czech people. It is the end of the Prague Spring, the reformation of Czechoslovakia having ended in ruins. But despite the brutal crushing of Czech hopes and dreams, the events of 1968 lay the foundations for future change. It will take another two decades but it is, ultimately, where the unravelling of the Communist bloc begins. AUTHOR: Phil Carradice is a well-known writer and historian with over 60 books to his credit. A poet, story teller and broadcaster, his most recent books are "The Cuban Missile Crisis" (for Pen and Sword), "The Call Up" (Fonthill) and the novel "Stargazers" for Accent Press. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio and TV, presents the BBC Wales History programme "The Past Master" and is widely regarded as one of the finest creative writing tutors in Wales. 20 colour and 75 b/w images Author Biography Phil Carradice is a poet, novelist and historian. He has written over fifty books, the most recent being _The Call-up: A Study of Peacetime Conscription in Britain_ and _Napoleon in Defeat and Captivity_. He presents the BBC Wales history programme _The Past Master_ and is a regular broadcaster on both TV and radio. A native of Pembroke Dock, he now lives in the Vale of Glamorgan but travels extensively in the course of his work. Educated at Cardiff University and at Cardiff College of Education, Phil is a former head teacher but now lives as a full-time writer and is regarded as one of Waless best creative writing tutors. He writes extensively for several Pen & Sword military history series including Cold War 1945-1991 and History of Terror. Feature How Dubcek promises "socialism with a human face", reforms for the future of Czechoslovakia, popular with the people, the young in particular. Details ISBN1526757001 Pages 136 Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Series Cold War 1945-1991 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1526757001 ISBN-13 9781526757005 Format Paperback Imprint Pen & Sword Military Subtitle Warsaw Pact Invasion, 1968 Place of Publication South Yorkshire Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 943.7042 Short Title Prague Spring Language English Author Phil Carradice Publication Date 2019-07-03 UK Release Date 2019-07-03 AU Release Date 2019-07-03 NZ Release Date 2019-07-03 Illustrations 20 colour & 75 black and white illustrations Audience General 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:137388245;

Price: 51.26 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2024-12-24T03:23:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD