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“BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE 20TH CENTURY.” —Time “It is impossible to name a book that had a greater effect on the political and moral consciousness of the late twentieth century.” —David Remnick, The New Yorker The Nobel Prize winner’s towering masterpiece of world literature...

1956 - The Eventful Year is the latest history podcast project from Zack Twamley, the podder responsible for When Diplomacy Fails. 1956 is a series which examines the fascinating incidents, personalities and struggles that characterised this eventful year. It is my task and my pleasure to give you all several sample episodes from this exciting new series, where everything from the Hungarian uprising to the Suez Crisis, and many more incidents besides rocked the world and the year.For full access to 1956 - The Eventful Year, be sure to head over to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/...

Le pagine di La sublime pazzia della rivolta sono un esempio di grande reportage giornalistico. Montanelli, che nel 1956 ha raccontato da inviato del "Corriere della Sera" l'invasione sovietica ai danni dell'Ungheria, fu tra i più spietati osservatori della violenza dell'aggressione russa e della coraggiosa resistenza dei cittadini di Budapest. Pagine che ricordano da vicino quanto vediamo oggi in atto in Ucraina, quasi a creare un parallelo, a distanza di quasi settant'anni, tra la brutalità della guerra fredda e quella dei conflitti attuali.

Take a trip back in time to when life was good and times were simple. Here's a look back to 1956 and what items cost, wages, music and news!

If you enjoy history, this podcast covers sports, books, music, toys and more from 1956. It will definitely make you smile!