Dubcek
William Shawcross
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Dubcek
Published
1970
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Pages
317
ISBN-10
0297001477
Description
The brief tenure of Alexander Dubcek, the charismatic and courageous leader of Czechoslovakia during the heady "Prague Spring" of 1968, rocked the foundations of European communism. Dubcek, who believed in "Socialism with a Human Face," brought what Andrei Sakharov called "the breath of freedom" to the Iron Curtain countries. But the Soviet invasion of August 1968 and Dubcek's removal from power in 1969 led to savage repression in his country, and he disappeared completely from public life - until the autumn of 1989, when the astonishing events in Eastern Europe swept him back onto the world stage. First published in 1971 and now expanded and updated, this detailed and absorbing biography follows Dubcek's life and turbulent career, offering a fascinating view of his rise through the ranks of the communist Party, his unique abilities and inescapable weaknesses, and his triumphant comeback. William Shawcross experienced the joy of the "Prague Spring," and in 1969 he was among anxious crowds in Prague demonstrating against Russian tanks; that experience inspired this book. In 1989, he revisited Prague, to find jubilant crowds celebrating Dubcek's return, the event which forms the author's final dramatic chapter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dubcek?
This edition of Dubcek has approximately 317 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Dubcek?
For most readers, Dubcek typically takes between 6h 36m and 4h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 79,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 79,250 words
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What is the word count of Dubcek?
The estimated word count for Dubcek is approximately 79,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Dubcek?
Dubcek was written by William Shawcross.
When was Dubcek published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1970. The original work may have been published on a different date.