Talking To Eastern Europe: A Collection Of The Best Reading From The Broadcasts And Background Papers Of Radio Free Europe
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: previous owner - few light pencil annotations in margins. Binding condition: Good.
At the height of the Cold War, when the Iron Curtain cast a long shadow over Eastern Europe, Radio Free Europe stood as one of the West's most powerful tools for reaching minds and hearts behind the Soviet bloc — and Talking to Eastern Europe brings together the finest of its broadcasts and background papers in a single, authoritative volume. Edited and introduced by G. R. Urban, this anthology chronicles the intellectual and political currents that shaped life under communist rule, presenting a vivid cross-section of commentary, analysis, and reportage that cut through the propaganda of the era. The collection illuminates the aspirations, fears, and resilience of peoples living under authoritarian regimes, drawing on the voices of scholars, journalists, and dissidents who risked much to speak plainly. Urban's editorial hand is assured and incisive, weaving together contributions that span politics, culture, and society across the Eastern bloc with a coherence that transcends mere compilation. The volume stands as a significant historical document of Cold War broadcasting and Western engagement with Soviet-dominated Europe, offering modern readers an unfiltered window into a world defined by ideological struggle and suppressed national identity. For anyone seeking to understand how ideas were weaponised — and how hope was kept alive — across the divide, this collection poses a question that still resonates: what is the true cost of silence?
Author: G. R. Urban
Format: Hardback
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: previous owner - few light pencil annotations in margins. Binding condition: Good.
At the height of the Cold War, when the Iron Curtain cast a long shadow over Eastern Europe, Radio Free Europe stood as one of the West's most powerful tools for reaching minds and hearts behind the Soviet bloc — and Talking to Eastern Europe brings together the finest of its broadcasts and background papers in a single, authoritative volume. Edited and introduced by G. R. Urban, this anthology chronicles the intellectual and political currents that shaped life under communist rule, presenting a vivid cross-section of commentary, analysis, and reportage that cut through the propaganda of the era. The collection illuminates the aspirations, fears, and resilience of peoples living under authoritarian regimes, drawing on the voices of scholars, journalists, and dissidents who risked much to speak plainly. Urban's editorial hand is assured and incisive, weaving together contributions that span politics, culture, and society across the Eastern bloc with a coherence that transcends mere compilation. The volume stands as a significant historical document of Cold War broadcasting and Western engagement with Soviet-dominated Europe, offering modern readers an unfiltered window into a world defined by ideological struggle and suppressed national identity. For anyone seeking to understand how ideas were weaponised — and how hope was kept alive — across the divide, this collection poses a question that still resonates: what is the true cost of silence?