Freedombetrayed
Subtitle: how America led a global democratic revolution, won the Cold War, and walked away
By: Michael A. Ledeen.
Publisher: AEI Press; Eurospan [distributor]
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Washington, D.C; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 167
Subjects: World politics -- 1985-1995.; Democracy -- History -- 20th century.; Cold War.; United States -- Foreign relations -- 1989-; United States -- Politics and government -- 1989-
Description: In Freedom Betrayed, Michael Ledeen weaves together key moments in the fall of communism with the skill of a born storyteller. His insider's knowledge of the interplay of complex personalities and Byzantine strategies makes a compelling narrative - a narrative enlivened by his wit and flair for the dramatic.

He observes that just when democracy seemed everywhere triumphant - with the fall of antidemocratic regimes in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa - our leaders failed those fledgling democracies, first by misunderstanding the monumental achievement of that triumph and second by not providing the political, legal, and entrepreneurial know-how and support the new democrats so desperately needed.
Notes: Includes index.