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Author : Mikhail Gorbachev,Zdenek Mlynar
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231529273

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Conversations with Gorbachev by Mikhail Gorbachev,Zdenek Mlynar Pdf

Mikhail Gorbachev and Zdenek Mlynar were friends for half a century, since they first crossed paths as students in 1950. Although one was a Russian and the other a Czech, they were both ardent supporters of communism and socialism. One took part in laying the groundwork for and carrying out the Prague spring; the other opened a new political era in Soviet world politics. In 1993 they decided that their conversations might be of interest to others and so they began to tape-record them. This book is the product of that “thinking out loud” process. It is an absorbing record of two friends trying to explain to one another their views on the problems and events that determined their destinies. From reminiscences of their starry-eyed university days to reflections on the use of force to “save socialism” to contemplation of the end of the cold war, here is a far more candid picture of Gorbachev than we have ever seen before.

Author : Mikhail Gorbachev
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1999-10-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780231500197

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Gorbachev by Mikhail Gorbachev Pdf

The last president of the Soviet Union discusses Communism, the Cold War, and bringing democracy to Russia in this sweeping political memoir. Drawing on his own experience and rich archival material, Mikhail Gorbachev shares his illuminating perspective on Russia's past, present, and future place in the world. Beginning with the October Revolution of 1917, he notes how much Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik Party did to modernize Russia. While he argues that the Soviet Union had a positive influence on social policy in the West, Gorbachev maintains that this positive development was cut short by Stalinist totalitarianism. Discussing the fall of the USSR in depth, Gorbachev examines the goals of perestroika, awakening ethnic tensions, the inability of democrats to unite, and his own attempts to preserve the union through reform. In retracing those fateful days, he explains the origins of Russia's present crisis. He then lays out a blueprint for Russia’s future, charting a path toward meaningful economic and political reforms. He also presents possible resolutions to a number of international dilemmas, including NATO expansion, the role of the UN, the fate of nuclear weapons, and environmental problems

Author : Михаил Сергеевич Горбачев
Publisher : Harper Perennial
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105040992583

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Perestroika by Михаил Сергеевич Горбачев Pdf

Contains primary source material.

Author : Uri Ra'anan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1990-06-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781349117055

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Gorbachev’s USSR by Uri Ra'anan Pdf

A collection of papers presented at Boston University by leading Sovietologists evaluating the meaning of developments in the USSR and their impact since Gorbachev became head of government. The consensus is that the USSR is facing a systemic crisis, affecting ideology, leadership and economics.

Author : Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0231115156

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Gorbachev by Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev Pdf

Drawing on his own experience, rich archival material, and a keen sense of history and politics, Mikhail Gorbachev offers his rare perspective on a range of subjects concerning Russia's past, present, and future place in the world--including the October Revolution, the Cold War, and key figures such as Lenin, Stalin, and Yeltsin.

Author : Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015038164847

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Memoirs by Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev Pdf

"In these long-awaited memoirs, Mikhail Gorbachev looks back on a lifetime that mirrors the fate of the Russian people. From the persecution of his family under Stalin to his first political steps, to his extraordinary rise within the Communist Party, Gorbachev recounts the events that led to his own disillusionment, without which the eventual implosion of communism would not have taken place. He casts an equally sharp eye on the policies of both past communist governments and present-day reformers."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Martin McCauley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1987-05-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349186488

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The Soviet Union Under Gorbachev by Martin McCauley Pdf

In this book specialists address the main problems facing Gorbachev and are cautiously optimistic about his chances of modernising the USSR. It is absolutely essential that results in 1986 and 1987 are good otherwise he will face failure. He has been faced with serious problems in coming to power; how has he fared?

Author : Anatoly C. Chernyaev,Anatoly S. Chernyaev
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271058115

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My Six Years with Gorbachev by Anatoly C. Chernyaev,Anatoly S. Chernyaev Pdf

Drawing on his own diary as well as secret documents and transcripts of high-level meetings, Anatoly Chernyaev recounts the drama that swept the Soviet Union between 1985 and 1991. As Gorbachev&’s chief foreign policy aide for most of that period, he played a central role in efforts to halt the arms race, discard a confrontational ideology, and open his country to the world. And as Gorbachev&’s confidant on many domestic issues as well, Chernyaev offers rare insights into the struggle over glasnost, the growth of separatism, and the rise of Boris Yeltsin. While admiring of perestroika&’s founder, Chernyaev is frank in faulting Gorbachev for his hesitancy in economic reforms, for his delay in decentralizing Union-republic ties, and above all for his misplaced faith in the reformability of the Communist Party. Altogether this book is essential reading for those interested in the Cold War&’s end, the USSR&’s collapse, and especially the role played by ideas, ambitions, and key personalities in these momentous events.

Author : Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev
Publisher : Fontana Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000009630678

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Perestroika by Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev Pdf

Relates the Soviet changes in attitudes, ideas, and practices that he is implementing.

Author : 50MINUTES,
Publisher : 50Minutes.com
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9782806289605

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Gorbachev by 50MINUTES, Pdf

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Mikhail Gorbachev in next to no time with this concise guide. Arriving at a pivotal moment for national and international politics, Gorbachev was one of the key drivers behind the fall of the Iron Curtain and the end of the Cold War. His career led him from humble origins in rural Russia to the highest position of power in the Soviet Union, and his actions as leader earned him a Nobel Peace Prize and the title of ‘Man of the Decade’ from Time magazine. In just 50 minutes you will: • Have a more thorough understanding of Gorbachev’s life and political career • Discover Gorbachev’s role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Iron Curtain • Analyse the way in which Gorbachev’s political ideology led to tensions between Communism and democracy in Russia ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Author : Zdenek Mlynar
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1990-06-10
Category : History
ISBN : UCAL:B4451649

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Can Gorbachev Change The Soviet Union? by Zdenek Mlynar Pdf

Mlynar, a college classmate of Gorbachev, one of Czechoslovakia's highest ranking Communist officials in the 1960s, and currently a senior analyst with the Austrian Institute for International Affairs, explains why it is unlikely that a Western-type parliamentary system will evolve in the Soviet Union. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev,Green Cross International
Publisher : CLAIRVIEW BOOKS
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781905570317

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Mikhail Gorbachev by Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev,Green Cross International Pdf

This anthology, compiled to celebrate Gorbachevs eightieth birthday, features speeches and writings, as well as tributes from political contemporaries and partners in the environmental and peace movements. The tributes from the many colleagues and friends reflect the esteem in which Mikhail Gorbachev is held and the special place he occupies in modern history.

Author : Ernest Mandel
Publisher : Verso
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1991-05-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:49015001302208

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Beyond Perestroika by Ernest Mandel Pdf

Author : David A. Dyker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135018917

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The Soviet Union under Gorbachev (Routledge Revivals) by David A. Dyker Pdf

Gorbachev’s accession to General Secretary promised great changes to the Soviet Union and its relationship with the rest of the world. This book, first published in 1987, discusses the problems faced by Gorbachev when he entered office and how he planned to tackle them. Gorbachev was a figure of genuine debate in the mid-1980s, raising doubts from Western specialists regarding his radicalism and ability to reform the Soviet economic system in particular. Here, Dyker and his colleagues assess the changes Gorbachev had already made to consolidate his power base, alongside those that he was proposing to make to agriculture, industry and foreign relations at the time of publication. The book speculates about how Gorbachev might implement his proposed political and economic reforms, what opposition he might encounter and how successful he would be. A fascinating insight into Soviet economic and political policy in the years leading up to the Union’s collapse, this work will be of particular importance to students and academics researching the personality of Gorbachev and the political and economic history of the Soviet Union.

Author : Lawrence W. Lerner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429721908

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Gorbachev And The Soviet Future by Lawrence W. Lerner Pdf

This book presents articles that provide a detailed account on the role of Gorbachev in Soviet's future, political reform, educational reform, economy, military, policy toward the United States and Western Europe, and relations with the developing world. .