The Fall of the Berlin Wall: The History of the Unification of Germany and the End of the Cold War
ISBN: 9781508721321
*Includes pictures
*Includes accounts of the night the wall fell and celebrations afterward
*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading
*Includes a table of contents
"This is a historic day. East Germany has announced that, starting immediately, its borders are open to everyone. The GDR is opening its borders ... the gates in the Berlin Wall stand open." – German anchorman Hans Joachim Friedrichs
The Berlin Wall, constructed in October of 1961, stood for 28 years as an ugly divisor of a once united Germany. The wall was successful at keeping many East Germans inside a country that fell further and further behind in living standards, democratic privileges, and individual freedoms. Despite its success, many found a way to cross the barrier to obtain a better life in the West.
In addition, the Soviet Union was going through a period of political instability as several aging leaders had taken the top position in the Soviet Union only to die a short period of time later. In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the Soviet Union. Gorbachev came to power seeking to repair the Soviets’ economy, and he took a softer stance toward the United States. The two leaders signed agreements to reduce the number of nuclear weapons and eliminate certain types of ballistic missiles. Gorbachev also reformed the Soviet Union internally, lifting restrictions on individual freedoms.
Limited political reforms, such as broadcasting uncensored debates in which politicians openly questioned government policy, backfired when they energized eastern European opposition movements which began to overthrow their communist governments in 1989. Gorbachev was unwilling to reoccupy these eastern European nations and use the Soviet army to put down these revolts.
*Includes accounts of the night the wall fell and celebrations afterward
*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading
*Includes a table of contents
"This is a historic day. East Germany has announced that, starting immediately, its borders are open to everyone. The GDR is opening its borders ... the gates in the Berlin Wall stand open." – German anchorman Hans Joachim Friedrichs
The Berlin Wall, constructed in October of 1961, stood for 28 years as an ugly divisor of a once united Germany. The wall was successful at keeping many East Germans inside a country that fell further and further behind in living standards, democratic privileges, and individual freedoms. Despite its success, many found a way to cross the barrier to obtain a better life in the West.
In addition, the Soviet Union was going through a period of political instability as several aging leaders had taken the top position in the Soviet Union only to die a short period of time later. In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the Soviet Union. Gorbachev came to power seeking to repair the Soviets’ economy, and he took a softer stance toward the United States. The two leaders signed agreements to reduce the number of nuclear weapons and eliminate certain types of ballistic missiles. Gorbachev also reformed the Soviet Union internally, lifting restrictions on individual freedoms.
Limited political reforms, such as broadcasting uncensored debates in which politicians openly questioned government policy, backfired when they energized eastern European opposition movements which began to overthrow their communist governments in 1989. Gorbachev was unwilling to reoccupy these eastern European nations and use the Soviet army to put down these revolts.
New World Order by A. Ralph Epperson
This book by A. Ralph Epperson purports to uncover hidden and sinister meanings behind all the symbols found on the Great Seal of the United States, committing America to "A Secret Destiny.
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Paperback: 357 pages
ISBN-10: 0961413514
ISBN-13: 978-0961413514
$16.95
$11.95
History of Edom and Khazaria: The Other Israel
History of Edom and Khazaria: The Other Israel - by Nabi Melchizedek Y. Lewis
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Publisher: Afrikan World Books
Paperback: 302 pages
ISBN-10: 1602810206
ISBN-13: 978-1602810204
$30.00
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Everything You Need to Know About The Prince
*Includes pictures of Machiavelli and some of the rulers he discusses throughout the book.*Explains the historical background of Machiavelli's life and the political context within which he wrote The Prince.*Summarizes each chapter of The Prince and explains the overarching themes...
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Brief History of Bouzouki Instrument in Greek language (Greek Edition)
The book discusses the bouzouki instrument from a manufacturing and technical view and also traces the history of the instrument of the ancient Panduris / lute family, called the thabouras or tambouras. The tambouras has existed in ancient Greece, and...
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Ta Hmartimena: An erroneous TV report on the history of 1821 (Greek Edition)
An erroneous TV report on the history of 1821
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Publisher : Seaburn (December 1, 2014)
Language : Greek
Paperback : 198 pages
ISBN-10 : 1592325424
ISBN-13 : 978-1592325429
Item Weight : 12.6 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.45 x 9 inches
$15.00
H Navmahia Tou Navarino (Greek Edition)
The Battle of Navarino
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Publisher : Seaburn Books (December 8, 2015)
Language : Greek
Paperback : 142 pages
ISBN-10 : 1592329373
ISBN-13 : 978-1592329373
Item Weight : 8.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.36 x 8.5 inches
$15.00
AFRICAN ORIGINS OF MODERN JUDAISM: FROM HEBREWS TO JEWS (COMING SOON)
This book has a two-fold purpose; to demonstrate to Black and White Hebrews and Jews their undeniable kinship and to encourage a better relationship among Israelites through understanding of that kinship. In this seminal work, Dr. Malcioln attempts to answer...
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