Czechoslovakia: The Velvet Revolution and Beyond FROM THE PUBLISHER
A decade ago, playwright dissident Václav Havel led an almost bloodless revolution against Czechoslovakia's hardline communist regime. In the years that followed, the country split apart into two independent Czech and Slovak states, each taking radically different paths to reform. This book examines the core issues at work in the last decade, focusing on the political, economic, and philosophical underpinnings of the reform process.
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A decade ago, playwright dissident Vclav Havel led an almost bloodless revolution against Czechoslovakia's hardline communist regime. The country then split apart into two independent states, each taking radically different paths to reform. This study examines core issues at work in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, focusing on the political, economic, and philosophical underpinnings of the reform process. The roles of leaders Vclav Klaus, Vladimr Meciar, and Havel are also examined. Shepherd has been working and studying in eastern Europe for about 10 years. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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