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Includes bibliographical references and index.
A watershed in the political history of mankind : the reaction to martial law, December 1981 to January 1982 -- We are a card in their game : American policy takes shape, January to September 1982 -- Bilateral relations were about as cold as you can imagine : diplomatic stalemate, September 1982 to January 1985 -- A circle of mistakes : international pressures, domestic response, January 1985 to September 1986 -- Very good and getting better : reengagement and reinforcement, September 1986 to February 1988 -- Volatility in Poland's continuing drama : Solidarnosc's final victory, February 1988 to September 1989 -- Conclusion: Empowering revolution -- Appendix: National endowment for democracy funds granted for work inside Poland, 1984-1989.
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"Utilizing archival research and interviews with Polish and American government officials and opposition leaders, Domber argues that the United States empowered a specific segment of the Polish opposition and illustrates how Soviet leaders unwittingly fostered radical, pro-democratic change through their policies. The result is fresh insight into the global impact of the Polish pro-democracy movement"--Provided by publisher.
JSTOR
22573/ctt7fq59j
Empowering revolution : America, Poland, and the end of the Cold War.