Political Reform Leaders in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union (Global Profiles)

Global Profiles provides current, thorough coverage of some of the most significant figures in history. Each volume offers eight to thirteen essays on individuals who are associated with a particular movement, event, or vocation.Each volume begins with a thematic introduction. The profile of each individual includes essential biographical information, a description of the subject's critical achievements and contributions, and an assessment of the individual's significance in the broad context of world history.Meet eight prominent people who have helped lead their nations toward democracy.Profiles: -- Mikhail Gorbachev-- Lech Walesa-- Pastor Laszlo Tokes-- Andrei Sakharov-- Boris Yeltsin-- Vaclav Havel-- Father Jerzy Popieluszko-- Alexander Dubcek.