![]() ![]() The Catholic Church and the United States also joined the fight in support of the new political party. However, the prominence of the labor union grew exponentially occupying over one-third of the nation’s population. After the election, the leaders were forced underground by those who sought to maintain martial law. According to the author, most of the party’s support came from the working-class citizens in the country. The achievement of democracy in the country became the footing for democracy in the other states.Īsh was present on the day of the election and gives an account of how the first Democratic Party experienced hardship during its first years. In the year 1989, a successful democratic election was held in Poland which led to a major shift in power. However, in the 1980s civil wars broke out in most of these states which shook the control of the Soviet Union over these states. ![]() These states became members of the communist regime after the Second World War. In the book, Ash gives firsthand accounts of the beginning of democracy in the previous communists’ states which included Poland, East Germany, and Czechoslovakia. The essays recount the fall of the communists in Eastern Europe. The Magic Lantern is a collection of essays by esteemed writer and historian Timothy Garton Ash. ![]() Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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