In November 1956, Soviet troops suppressed an uprising in Budapest. What preceded the social outrage in the Hungarian capital? How did the events develop? Who were the Hungarian insurgents? Who in the top leadership of Soviet Union made the decision to resolve this crisis by force? Why did the West refuse to actively support the uprising, and why was its defeat considered a success not only in Moscow but also in Washington?
The author of this book is Charles Gati, Professor at the Paul Nitze School of Contemporary International Studies at Johns Hopkins University (USA). This work has received broad acclaim: the Russian edition was preceded by publications in English, Hungarian, Polish and Slovak.
Failed Expectations
Moscow, Washington, Budapest and the Hungarian Revolt of 1956
Gati Charles. Failed Expectations. Moscow, Washington, Budapest and the Hungarian Revolt of 1956. Translated from English (Failed Illusions: Moscow, Washington, Budapest, and the 1956 Hungarian Revolt). — Moscow School of Political Studies. 2006. — 304 с.
