1989: End of the Twentieth Century

by James Carter, Cynthia Paces

1989: End of the Twentieth Century offers a comparative look at one of the most eventful years in world history. Nineteen eighty-nine marked the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of apartheid, and the "Beijing Spring" protests in Tiananmen Square. This engaging reader focuses on critical questions like "Why was the world caught by surprise by these events?" and "Why did the revolutions in Eastern Europe and in South Africa end in jubilation, while the protests in China ended in tragedy?" The original essay and the rich collection of documents in this volume explore both the long-term trends an the immediate causes that led to this series of events in 1989 that changed the world forever.

Genres: Nonfiction

230 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2009

Reviews

[Kimk · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incredibly helpful collection of documents which provide the framework for the various revolutions and rebellions that rocked Europe and Asia during 1989. A perfect introduction to Walesa, Havel and others for the beginning student. Well annotated and organized.