The Bridge At Andau

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Dial Press Trade Paperback
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780812986747

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The Bridge at Andau by James A. Michener Pdf

The Bridge at Andau is James A. Michener at his most gripping. His classic nonfiction account of a doomed uprising is as searing and unforgettable as any of his bestselling novels. For five brief, glorious days in the autumn of 1956, the Hungarian revolution gave its people a glimpse at a different kind of future—until, at four o’clock in the morning on a Sunday in November, the citizens of Budapest awoke to the shattering sound of Russian tanks ravaging their streets. The revolution was over. But freedom beckoned in the form of a small footbridge at Andau, on the Austrian border. By an accident of history it became, for a few harrowing weeks, one of the most important crossings in the world, as the soul of a nation fled across its unsteady planks. Praise for The Bridge at Andau “Precise, vivid . . . immeasurably stirring.”—The Atlantic Monthly “Dramatic, chilling, enraging.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Superb.”—Kirkus Reviews “Highly recommended reading.”—Library Journal

Author : Victor Sebestyen
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780297865438

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Twelve Days by Victor Sebestyen Pdf

The defining moment of the Cold War: 'The beginning of the end of the Soviet empire.' (Richard Nixon) The Hungarian Revolution in 1956 is a story of extraordinary bravery in a fight for freedom, and of ruthless cruelty in suppressing a popular dream. A small nation, its people armed with a few rifles and petrol bombs, had the will and courage to rise up against one of the world's superpowers. The determination of the Hungarians to resist the Russians astonished the West. People of all kinds, throughout the free world, became involved in the cause. For 12 days it looked, miraculously, as though the Soviets might be humbled. Then reality hit back. The Hungarians were brutally crushed. Their capital was devastated, thousands of people were killed and their country was occupied for a further three decades. The uprising was the defining moment of the Cold War: the USSR showed that it was determined to hold on to its European empire, but it would never do so without resistance. From the Prague Spring to Lech Walesa's Solidarity and the fall of the Berlin Wall, the tighter the grip of the communist bloc, the more irresistible the popular demand for freedom.

Author : James Albert Michener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Hungary
ISBN : OCLC:3335276

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The bridge at Andau by James Albert Michener Pdf

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Dial Press Trade Paperback
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780812986730

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The Bridges at Toko-Ri by James A. Michener Pdf

In one of his beloved early bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize–winning author James A. Michener crafts a tale of the American men who fought the Korean War, detailing their exploits in the air as well as their lives on the ground. Young and innocent, they arrive in a place they have barely ever heard of, on a ship massive enough to carry planes and helicopters. Trained as professionals, they prepare for the rituals of war that countless men before them have endured, and face the same fears. They are American fighter pilots. Together they face an enemy they do not understand, knowing their only hope for survival is to win. Praise for The Bridges at Toko-Ri “A vivid and moving story, as well as an exciting one . . . The humanity of the people is deeply felt.”—Chicago Tribune “The Banshees screaming over Korea, the perilous landings on an aircraft carrier deck ‘bouncing around like a derelict rowboat,’ a helicopter rescue from the freezing waters . . . all are stirringly rendered.”—The Denver Post “Michener’s best . . . a story of action, ideas, and civilization’s responsibilities.”—Saturday Review

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 1101922222

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Kent State by James A. Michener Pdf

All of James A. Michener's storytelling and reportorial skills are brought to the fore in this stunning and heartbreaking examination of the events that led to the 1970 shootings at Kent State, which shook the country to the roots and had a profound impact on the anti-war movement.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Hungary
ISBN : OCLC:487897130

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The Bridge at Andau by Anonim Pdf

Author : Everest Media,
Publisher : Everest Media LLC
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-16T22:59:00Z
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798822543430

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Summary of James A. Michener's The Bridge at Andau by Everest Media, Pdf

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 On October 23, 1956, a young man named Josef Toth went to work in the locomotive factory in Budapest. He was a handsome youth with a clear skin and a smile that was always ready. He wore cheap corduroy pants, a very cheap windbreaker with a zipper that rarely worked, and heavy, warm shoes. #2 When Josef Toth left the factory, he joined a group of young people who were trying to drive the AVO out of Hungary. #3 The students and young workers stopped a tank from taking away any more students. The workers who were repairing the tank looked down on the dead AVO man with silent disgust. #4 On October 23, 1989, students gathered outside Radio Budapest in Budapest to protest the government’s policies. The AVO began firing tear gas into the crowd, and when the students started throwing stones back, the AVO began shooting them.

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:987237109

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The bridge at Andau by James A. Michener Pdf

Author : Geoff Tibballs
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781620872710

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Voices from the Titanic by Geoff Tibballs Pdf

This is the graphic, first-hand story of the maiden voyage and disastrous sinking of the RMS Titanic, told by the survivors themselves. The story of the sinking of the great liner has been told countless times since that fateful night on April 14, 1912, by historians, novelists, and film producers alike, but no account is as graphic or revealing as those from the people who were actually there. Through survivors’ tales and contemporary newspaper reports from both sides of the Atlantic, here are eyewitness accounts full of details that range from poignant to humorous, stage by stage from the liner’s glorious launch in Belfast to the somber sea burial services of those who perished on her first and only voyage. In this book, the voices of the survivors share their own stories, as well as the official records, press reports, and investigations into what went wrong that night.

Author : James Albert Michener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:562768905

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The Bridge at Andau. (13th Printing.). by James Albert Michener Pdf

Author : T. Lindsey Baker
Publisher : ACU Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780891128588

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Texas Stories I Like to Tell My Friends by T. Lindsey Baker Pdf

An entertaining collection of colorful stories from Texas history that give readers plenty of reason to laugh, cry, and gain an even greater understanding of the people and moments that have been a part of the Texas story. "It looked like millions of stars were shooting down to the ground," said Julia Palmer Roberts, with "streaks of fire flying in every direction." The 1833 meteor shower struck fear into the hearts of people across America, including Julia's family in Texas, who met the phenomenon on their knees, praying for help during what they were sure was the end of the world. Julia's is just one of the stories that author and historian T. Lindsay Baker relates in Texas Stories I like to Tell My Friends. Baker has been finding and telling stories from Texas history for decades. Even before he published his popular Ghost Towns of Texas books, Baker was writing a regular column for the local newspaper in Thurber, Texas, inviting readers to laugh and cry with stories from years-gone-by. Texas Stories I like to Tell My Friends brings those stories together for readers all over. This volume focuses on stories that originated in the 1800s, bringing out many details about pioneering, slavery, the Civil War, and forgotten moments in time like the forming of a ghost town, a failed railway strike, the tracking of a horse thief, and more. Alternately startling and enlivening but always interesting, Texas Stories provides a valuable reading experience for anyone interested in the stories of people who came before us.

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : American fiction
ISBN : 0517150387

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Three Great Novels of World War II by James A. Michener Pdf

A trio of classic bestselling novels that unforgettably capture the experience of American fighting men in World War II -- and have captured the hearts and minds of generations of readers.

Author : Budd Schulberg
Publisher : Random House
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307799678

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Love, Action, Laughter and Other Sad Tales by Budd Schulberg Pdf

Including stories from Schulberg's early work at Dartmouth in the '30s to his more recent pieces, here is a haunting collection of short stories that largely deal with two of Schulberg's best-known themes: underdogs and Hollywood.

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Dial Press
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780804151535

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Caribbean by James A. Michener Pdf

In this acclaimed classic novel, James A. Michener sweeps readers off to the Caribbean, bringing to life the eternal allure and tumultuous history of this glittering string of islands. From the 1310 conquest of the Arawaks by cannibals to the decline of the Mayan empire, from Columbus’s arrival to buccaneer Henry Morgan’s notorious reign, from the bloody slave revolt on Haiti to the rise of Cuba’s Fidel Castro, Caribbean packs seven hundred dramatic years into a tale teeming with revolution and romance, authentic characters and thunderous destinies. Through absorbing, magnificent prose, Michener captures the essence of the islands in all of their awe-inspiring scope and wonder. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii. Praise for Caribbean “Michener is a master.”—Boston Herald “A grand epic . . . [James A. Michener] sympathizes with the struggles of the region’s most oppressed, and succeeds in presenting the Caribbean in its rich diversity.”—The Plain Dealer “Remarkable and praiseworthy . . . utterly engaging.”—The Washington Post Book World “Even American tourists familiar with some of the serene islands will find themselves enlightened. . . . In Caribbean, there appears to be a strong aura of truth behind the storytelling.”—The New York Times

Author : Charles Herbert LIGHTOLLER
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781446131770

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Titanic and Other Ships by Charles Herbert LIGHTOLLER Pdf

Lightoller remarkably swam away from the sinking Titanic and avoided being sucked under. This is just one of the incredible escapes described in this book.