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Lexington Books - The Prague Spring and Warsaw Pact Invasion

Name: Lexington Books - The Prague Spring and Warsaw Pact Invasion
Brand: Lexington Books
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Explore a defining moment of the Cold War with this detailed historical account from the Harvard Cold War Studies Book Series. This volume examines the events of August 20, 1968, when tens of thousands of Soviet and East European ground and air forces entered Czechoslovakia to end the Prague Spring reforms. Readers will learn about the internal struggles of the Soviet leadership, including Leonid Brezhnev's initial reluctance to use military force and his attempts to pressure Alexander Dubcek into cracking down on reforms. The book tracks the months of careful deliberations within the Soviet Politburo that ultimately led to the decision that military intervention was the only remaining option to restore an orthodox Communist regime. This book provides a deep look into the political tensions and military movements that shaped the history of the Czech Republic and the broader Cold War era. It is an essential resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in the complex dynamics of mid-century European politics.

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Part of the prestigious Harvard Cold War Studies Book Series for academic depth.

Detailed analysis of the August 20, 1968, invasion of Czechoslovakia by Soviet forces.

Covers the political decision-making process of the Soviet Politburo during the summer of 1968.

Examines the relationship and conflict between Leonid Brezhnev and Alexander Dubcek.

Provides historical context on the efforts to end the Prague Spring reforms.

Published by Lexington Books for reliable and researched historical content.

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Brand: Lexington Books
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0739143042
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Czech Republic
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 29 December 2009
Listed Since: 23 September 2009

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