TY - BOOK AU - Sebestyen, Victor TI - Revolution 1989: the fall of the Soviet Empirem SN - 9780307387929 U1 - 947.0854 PY - 2010/// CY - New York PB - Vintage Books KW - Soviet Union- Politics and Government - 1985-1991 N1 - "Revolution 1989" is a historical account by Victor Sebestyen that explores the collapse of the Soviet Empire in Eastern Europe in 1989. The book examines the events leading up to the revolutions, including the rise of Solidarity in Poland, the collapse of communism in Hungary, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Sebestyen also delves into the roles of key figures such as Mikhail Gorbachev, Lech Walesa, and Vaclav Havel. With its engaging narrative and meticulous research, "Revolution 1989" provides a comprehensive and compelling analysis of this pivotal moment in modern history ER -