Eastern Europe 1945-1969: From Stalinism to Stagnation
This is an essential short guide to the history of eastern Europe under the early decades of communist rule.  Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief "Introduction" and/or "Background" to the subject, valuable in bringing the reader up-to-speed on the area being examined, followed by a substantial and authoritative section of "Analysis" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct "Assessment" of the subject, a generous selection of "Documents" and a detailed bibliography.  Includes detailed analysis of the dramatic events in Poland and Hungary, provides an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the communist model in its heyday  For those interested in modern history of eastern Europe.