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Revolution in Hungary: The 1956 Budapest Uprising | 
 enlarge | Author: Erich Lessing
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Category: Book
List Price: $50.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 369522
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 252
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 12 x 1
ISBN: 0500513260
Dewey Decimal Number: 943.9052
EAN: 9780500513262
ASIN: 0500513260
Publication Date: October 23, 2006
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Product Description
Erich Lessing's landmark photographs of the Hungarian Revolution, published to mark the 50th anniversary of the uprising.
On October 23, 1956, what began as a mass rally in Budapest quickly evolved into the Hungarian Revolution. Within days, millions of Hungarians were supporting the revolt. It lasted until November 4th when it was crushed by Hungarian Security Police and Soviet tanks and artillery. Between 25,000 and 50,000 Hungarian rebels and 7,000 Soviets were killed, thousands were injured, and nearly a quarter of a million people left the country as refugees.
Erich Lessing was the first photographer to arrive in Hungary, and he documented the short-lived uprising and its aftermath in a series of world-famous photographs, reproduced here in stunning duotone. They bring to life once more the hope and euphoria of the first days of the revolt, so soon to be followed by the pain and punishment of its brutal suppression. 230 duotone illustrations.
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 An excellent portrayal of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution November 5, 2007
Being of Hungarian descent, I was interested in knowing a little more about the history of the Hungarian Revolution. This book is perfect in that it not only gives you information on the 1956 uprising, but it has a pictorial detail of the event. Truly an excellent book to have for anyone of Hungarian descent or any history buff. This book isn't just about Hungarians, I look at it as a portrayal of the strength the people have when they fight for freedom. Truly remarkable!
Budapest uprising August 28, 2007
This is a stunning book. The photos tell the story. The written parts
accurately describe the events in an easy-to-read style.
My wife and I lived through the revolution and this book brought back all
the memories.
 hungarianjedi August 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is rather large, so difficult to read as a historical text, and may arrive slightly damaged at the corners due to its size. It gets 4 stars because the size yet low price balance each other out.
It's a good coffee table book or discussion piece, rather than an official historical review of a difficult period in Hungary. The photographs are plentiful, but if you are looking for photos or armor "in action" during the revolution you will likely be disappointed as most of the photos are of politicians, people and places. There are however, some photos of T34-85s and T-54/55s.
If you are looking for historical photographs of the events leading up to, during and after the revolution this is a great book. Some of the pictures may be disturbing to some, but that is one of the advantages of the book: it paints the revolution as it was, messy with casualties on both sides.
If you are interested in photography or historical photographs, this book may also be for you. It would also be a good book as an accompaniment to a more readable historical text.
The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 in photos July 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Anyone who has traveled to the newly democratic and capitalist Eastern Europe in the past 15 years might find it hard to imagine the darkest days of Communist dominance and repression in the 1950s and '60s. This book is an excellent visual record of a brief moment in Hungarian history, one which every Hungarian knows simply as "Fifty-six," and one which had such dire and long-lasting consequences. Many of those consequences will not disappear either soon or easily. Compare the rubble-strewn streets in these photos to the prosperous and crowded streets of today's Budapest. When the Soviets crushed the '56 revolution, they installed Janos Kadar in power, where he stayed for the next 30 years. In the spring of 2007, his grave was desecrated and his skull stolen.
an excellent collection of photos from the uprising in 1956 June 3, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The photos in Revolution in Hungary really give a good look at the events in Budapest in 1956. This is a nice sized book approx 12in x 12in. As a current resident of Budapest and someone who is gradually learning Hungary's history, I really appreciate the numerous photos in this collection. The essays are also well written giving a very good overview of the uprising and the writers' impressions of the 1956 uprising. One additional note, as of this writing Revolution is only $10 + Free Super Saver Shipping. This is a steal at $40 less than the listed price. I highly recommend this book for those with an interest in the events in Hungary in 1956.
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