Year That Changed the World the - by Meyer (Paperback)

The Year That Changed the World is a gripping and insightful account of the events that led to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War.

Drawing on his experience as a Newsweek Bureau Chief in the region at the time, Michael Meyer provides a riveting eyewitness account of the rise of Solidarity in Poland, the stealth opening of the Hungarian border, the Velvet Revolution in Prague, and the collapse of the infamous wall in Berlin. With breathtaking vividness, Meyer describes how American intransigence contributed little to achieving such world-shaking change, and instead, it was the brave stands of local leaders like Václav Havel and Lech Walesa that decisively brought democracy to Eastern Europe.

Through his interviews with these leaders, Meyer skillfully grasps the crux of these events and ably conveys their remarkable significance. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the true story behind the end of the Cold War and the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.

With its concise and engaging narrative, The Year That Changed the World is a riveting read that will leave you with a new appreciation for the events that shaped our world today.