The Prague Spring, 1968

The book offers a unique look at a Cold War crisis from both sides of the Iron Curtain, with top-level documents from Kremlin Politburo meetings, multilateral sessions of the Warsaw Pact, and transcriptions of KGB-recorded phone conversations. It includes American documents acquired through the U.S. Freedom of Information Act and has an introductory essay, chronology, glossary, and bibliography for further background information. The editors have a Czech-Slovak perspective to offer to foreign audiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 646 pages
Publication date: 17 January 2025
Publisher: Central European University Press

This groundbreaking book presents the first comprehensive account of a Cold War crisis from both sides of the Iron Curtain, drawing on previously inaccessible archives of the Warsaw Pact member states. With unprecedented access to top-level documents, including Kremlin Politburo meetings, Warsaw Pact sessions, and KGB-recorded phone conversations, the book offers a unique and insightful perspective on this deeply divisive intra-bloc crisis. The editors, who were appointed by Václav Havel to investigate the events of 1967-1970, provide a historical and political context for the crisis, with an introductory essay for each section of the volume. A chronology, glossary, and bibliography further enhance the reader's understanding of the events. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Cold War era and the complex dynamics of international relations during this period.

Weight: 1118g
Dimension: 170 x 242 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789637326677