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This work investigates the origins, development, and political implications of the Solidarity movement in Poland during the summer of 1980. Neil Ascherson, a veteran journalist with extensive experience covering Eastern European affairs, utilizes his on-the-ground observations and historical analysis to explain how a labor strike transformed into a national movement that challenged the foundations of the Soviet-backed communist state. He argues that the movement was uniquely self-limiting, seeking to reform the system from within rather than attempting an immediate, violent overthrow of the government.
What You Will Find
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Historians and political analysts frequently cite this text as a primary source for understanding the internal mechanics of the Solidarity movement. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which balances journalistic immediacy with rigorous historical context.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
1982-09-30
Publisher:
Penguin Books
ISBN-10:
0140059318
ISBN-13:
9780140059311
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