The fall of communism in Eastern Europe
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About this bookCommunist parties came to power in a variety of ways, usually by force, often with the acquiescence of people who hoped for a better future. Then came the imposition of Stalinism. The book examines this, and subsequent crises in Hungary, Poland and Czechoslovakia. Keywords
Reviews'It is detailed and thorough; it adjusts its treatment to emphasise highlights such as the Hungarian uprising, the Prague Spring and the Solidarity triumph and to make useful comparisons between them.' - Professor W.V. Wallace, Europe-Asia Studies 'What was communism in Eastern Europe all about? Fowkes' book is a good place to look for some answers. In ten concise chapters he guides us across the geographic and political landscape of post-World War II Eastern Europe ... There is enough detail to prove helpful to both generalists and specialists.' - Professor B.P. Menard, Millennium Journal of International Studies Bibliographic Information
Abstract This article explores why communism has collapsed in Central and Eastern Europe. In particular, it looks at the reasons for the speed and the suddenness of the transformation and offers an analysis in terms of the increasing decay of Soviet-type systems throughout the 198os until they finally proved incapable of self-reproduction. It investigates the various factors that contributed to the collapse-economic deprivation, criticism from intellectuals, popular demonstrations and divisions within the communist party leaderships. Finally, the article raises questions about the significance of the transformation for the future of Europe as a whole. Journal Information International Affairs is Britain's leading journal of international relations. Founded by and edited at the Royal Institute of International Affairs in London, it has not only developed a much valued insight into European policy debates but has also become renowned for its coverage of global policy issues. It provides a stimulating and international mix of authors and draws on the best of both English-language and foreign-language debates. Articles, all fully refereed, are commissioned from a wide range of authoritative and interesting writers who have something new and original to say about topics that matter. In addition, International Affairs has an extensive book reviews section, containing up to 100 reviews each quarter, written by experts in the field. JSTOR provides a digital archive of the print version of International Affairs. The electronic version of International Affairs is available at http://www.interscience.wiley.com. Authorized users may be able to access the full text articles at this site. Publisher Information Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. OUP is the world's largest university press with the widest global presence. It currently publishes more than 6,000 new publications a year, has offices in around fifty countries, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide. It has become familiar to millions through a diverse publishing program that includes scholarly works in all academic disciplines, bibles, music, school and college textbooks, business books, dictionaries and reference books, and academic journals. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. How did communism fall in Eastern Europe?The collapse of the Berlin Wall was the culminating point of the revolutionary changes sweeping East Central Europe in 1989. Throughout the Soviet bloc, reformers assumed power and ended over 40 years of dictatorial Communist rule. The reform movement that ended communism in East Central Europe began in Poland.
What led to the fall of communism?Gorbachev's decision to allow elections with a multi-party system and create a presidency for the Soviet Union began a slow process of democratization that eventually destabilized Communist control and contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
When did communism fall in most of Eastern Europe?The Revolutions of 1989, also known as the Fall of Communism, was a revolutionary wave that resulted in the end of most communist states in the world.
How did communism fall in East Germany?Mikhail Gorbachev's sweeping policy changes and the SED's reluctance to accept them, ultimately destroyed the political control of the East German communist party. Gorbachev introduced momentous changes in Soviet domestic and foreign policy which sparked the tumultuous events in Eastern Europe.
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