The Methods of Communist Conquest: Hungary 1944–1947
In the general picture of Eastern European developments the Hungarian scene has some peculiar features. Hungary did not succeed in changing sides effectively during the recent war and at the close of hostilities was probably in the worst political position among the former Axis satellites. She did not enjoy much sympathy in the West, and was positively disliked by the Russians. In point of time Hungary was the last of the Axis satellites to conclude an armistice treaty with the three major Allies (January 20, 1945).
The Strategy of Communist Infiltration: Czechoslovakia, 1944–48
Between 1944 and 1948, six European countries experienced Communist seizures of power. Three were enemies and three friends and allies of Soviet Russia during the war; four were Slav countries; five were predominantly peasant with some remnants of feudalism; with the exception of industrial Czechoslovakia, their prewar record in democratic government was far from exemplary. In all of them, however, the Communists were successful. What were the components of Communist success and democratic defeat? The case of Czechoslovakia shows clearly that the active interest and impressive display of Soviet power in contrast to the West's hesitant policy not only formed the background but were the chief bases for Communist successes in Eastern Europe. Careful, professional infiltration of democratic institutions and the wishful thinking of the democrats did the rest.
The Danube Basin and the German Economic Sphere
This important set of books gives students and researchers a powerful resource for exploring the complex interrelationship of social and economic theory. Containing classic and groundbreaking works by Parsons and Myrdal, this set is relevant to anyone researching the history and philosophy of economics, or industrial and development economics. The subject matter is highly international in content, covering the USA, Germany, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.