KempWelch, Anthony
Poland under Communism: A Cold War History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521711173
- author:
- KempWelch, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 456
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 14.8 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poland
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Poland under Communism: A Cold War History by A. Kemp-Welch This comprehensive history of Poland from the Second World War until the fall of Communism draws on previously unpublished sources in Moscow and Washington to provide a detailed account of the country's experience during this period. The book explores the complex interplay between diplomacy, international relations, domestic opposition, and social movements, shedding light on the key themes of political, social, and economic history. It also examines the Communist movement's relationship with the Soviet Union and the broader East-West context, including US policies. A pivotal moment in the book is the story of how Solidarity formed the world's first post-Communist government in 1989, as the Polish people demonstrated remarkable civic courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable geo-strategic obstacles.
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