Moscow and the Polish Crisis: An Interpretation of Soviet Policies and Intentions

ISBN-13: 9780367156466 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 182 str.

Sidney I. Ploss

Opis

This book uses propaganda analysis to trace the Kremlin's policy decisions and its internal leadership debates during the Polish crisis of 1980–1981. It extensively traces Soviet dynastic anomalies and propaganda fluctuations over the course of the Polish crisis.

Spis treści

Introduction 1. "A Fist ... is ... Senseless" (Aug.–Sept., 1980) 2. Outcries in Low Key (Sept. 10–Nov. 19, 1980) 3. Trial of Nerves (Nov. 19–Dec. 12, 1980) 4. The Pillars in Jeopardy (Dec. 12, 1980–Mar. 4, 1981) 5. A Bid for Martial Law? (Mar. 5–Apr. 10, 1981) 6. Divide et Impera (Apr. 12–June 12, 1981) 7. Congress without a Vision (June 14–July 31, 1981) 8. Stake on Generals and Apparatchiki (Aug. 1–Oct. 15, 1981) 9. "This Crucial Historic Moment" (Oct. 16–Dec. 13, 1981) 10. Conclusions