The collapse
Mary Elise Sarotte
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The collapse
Published
Oct 01, 2014
Publisher
Basic Books (AZ)
Pages
568
ISBN-13
9780465056903
ISBN-10
0465056903
Description
"In The Collapse historian Mary Elise Sarette shows that the opening of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, was not, as is commonly believed, the East German government's deliberate concession to outside influence. It was an accident. A carelessly worded memo written by mid-level bureaucrats, a bumbling press conference given by an inept member of the East German Politburo, the negligence of government leaders, the bravery of ordinary people in East and West Berlin--these combined to bring about the end of nearly forty years of oppression, fear, and enmity in divided Berlin. Drawing on evidence from archives in multiple countries and languages, along with dozens of interviews with key actors, The Collapse is the definitive account of the event that brought down the East German Politburo and came to represent the final collapse of the Cold War order"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The collapse?
This edition of The collapse has approximately 568 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 The collapse?
For most readers, The collapse typically takes between 11h 50m and 7h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 142,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 142,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The collapse?
The estimated word count for The collapse is approximately 142,000 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 The collapse?
The collapse was written by Mary Elise Sarotte.
When was The collapse published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Oct 01, 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.