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The Left Side of History: World War II and the Unfulfilled Promise of Communism in Eastern Europe
Kristen Ghodsee peels back the Cold War clichés to reveal communism in Eastern Europe as a deeply human story of hope and sacrifice. Through vivid personal tales, she shows a movement driven by idealism, not just oppression. What happens when those dreams collide with harsh reality? This book explores that messy, unfinished history.
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