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Empowering Revolution: America, Poland, and the End of the Cold War (New Cold War History) Paperback – August 1, 2016

by Gregory F. Domber (Author)

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As the most populous country in Eastern Europe as well as the birthplace of the largest anticommunist dissident movement, Poland is crucial in understanding the end of the Cold War. During the 1980s, both the United States and the Soviet Union vied for influence over Poland's politically tumultuous steps toward democratic revolution. In this groundbreaking history, Gregory F. Domber examines American policy toward Poland and its promotion of moderate voices within the opposition, while simultaneously addressing the Soviet and European influences on Poland's revolution in 1989. With a cast including Reagan, Gorbachev, and Pope John Paul II, Domber charts American support of anticommunist opposition groups--particularly Solidarity, the underground movement led by future president Lech Wa&322;&281;sa--and highlights the transnational network of Polish emigres and trade unionists that kept the opposition alive.

Utilizing archival research and interviews with Polish and American government officials and opposition leaders, Domber argues that the United States empowered a specific segment of the Polish opposition and illustrates how Soviet leaders unwittingly fostered radical, pro-democratic change through their policies. The result is fresh insight into the global impact of the Polish pro-democracy movement.

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[Empowering Revolution] is beyond a doubt the single best work on the subject currently available in English, and it is among the best new
studies of international politics behind the Iron Curtain to appear in years.--Jeff Engel, Passport

Domber properly places in context the respective roles of the reform policies of the Reagan administration and the Gorbachev government.--Choice

[A] richly detailed work of history.--International Affairs

A tour de force of new diplomatic history.--Journal of Slavic Military Studies

This important book will be of interest to historians and social scientists of Eastern Europe, social movements, and revolutions, and to political scientists and diplomatic historians as a case study and cautionary tale of the limits of diplomatic power.--Journal of American History

An absorbing account…based on meticulous research.--Journal of American History

A fine book which shall ignite controversy regarding where the credit lay for the overthrow of Communism.--American Historical Review

A subtle and thoroughly researched analysis of the U.S. part in Poland's path to freedom.--Slavic Review

Domber's overall argument for "empowering" is crisp and nuanced, while his intervention in the ongoing discussions of the US role in 1980s Poland is incisive.--H-Net Reviews

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Empowering Revolution is well written, well structured, lapidary in its arguments, and very thoroughly researched. There is nothing like it in either English or Polish (or German or French). It is by far the most comprehensive treatment of this important subject, and Domber will be the most authoritative source on the late twentieth-century Polish state's transition to democracy for many years to come.--Mark Kramer, director, Cold War Studies, Harvard University

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ The University of North Carolina Press; Reprint edition (August 1, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 146962981X
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.39 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.12 x 1 x 9.25 inches

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Sean walts

Captivating!!!

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Phenomenal book if you like Poland and Cold War history!!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017

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Great book laid out in an easier to understand fashion, unlike many political books there is less fluff and more wording to describe.

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014

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A carefully researched, thoroughly presented, fascinating description of a critical moment in U.S. foreign policy which has implications for understanding current U.S. policy toward Eastern Europe and Russia.

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Barbara J. Wuest

A Wonderful Account of a Great Moment in History

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015

This is a wonderful, detailed and well-written account that will add to the knowledge of experts and entertain everyone.

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