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1957 The Bridge At Andau by J Michener Vintage History Book Hungarian Revolution

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1957 The Bridge At Andau by J Michener Vintage History Book Hungarian Revolution

The Bridge At Andau
By J.A. Michener
Published by Secker & Warburg: London 1957 1st Edition

" The Bridge at Andau is James A. Michener's powerful eyewitness chronicle of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, a spontaneous uprising of students, workers, and ordinary citizens against Soviet domination. Reporting directly from the Austrian frontier, Michener gathered first-hand testimonies from thousands of refugees who crossed the fragile wooden bridge at Andau—a narrow escape route that became a symbol of hope amidst brutal repression. His narrative weaves these individual accounts into a vivid and deeply human portrait of courage, desperation, and the fierce desire for freedom that swept through Hungary during those dramatic weeks.

Through scenes of street fighting, makeshift barricades, and the terror of Soviet tanks rolling into Budapest, Michener details the extraordinary sacrifices made by civilians: schoolchildren who fought with bottles, students who risked death to read uncensored newspapers, women who resisted despite the cost to their families, and workers from Csepel's great steelworks who rose as the beating heart of the revolt. He also explains the tragic vacuum of international support that left the rebels isolated, outgunned, and ultimately overwhelmed. The result is both a narrative of heroism and a stark condemnation of the cruelty inflicted under Soviet rule.

More than a historical report, The Bridge at Andau became one of the most influential Western accounts of the uprising—an early and uncompromising exposé of communist oppression and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Its immediacy, emotional force, and journalistic integrity have ensured its place in Cold War literature. This first edition is especially appealing to collectors of modern European history, Cold War studies, mid-century reportage, and works documenting the global struggle for freedom and democratic ideals."

General wear and minor chipping to dustjacket. Pages clean and well presented. Neat contemporary inscription. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 20.5cm x 13.5cm x 2.5cm - 258 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and minor chipping to dustjacket. Pages clean and well presented. Neat contemporary inscription. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: J.A. Michener
Publisher: Secker & Warburg: London
Year Printed: 1957
Sub-subject: Hungarian History