To the Castle and Back by Vaclav Havel
As president first of Czechoslovakia and then of the nascent Czech Republic, Havel led central Europe out of communism and into the twenty-first century before stepping down 5 years ago, in February 2003. This memoir recollects his thirteen years at Prague Castle during this period.
"'A political memoir like no other..by the end you will have a remarkable feel for Havel's intricate personality - spiky, shy and under-confident but inwardly tough - as well as a compelling record of what candour and moral courage can achieve.' Economist on US edition"
VACLAV HAVEL was born in Czechoslovakia in 1936. His plays have been produced around the world, and he is the author of many influential essays and speeches on totalitarianism, dissent and democratic renewal. He was a founding spokesman for Charter 77, and served as president of the Czech Republic until 2003. He lives in Prague.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846271373 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846271371 |
| Title | To the Castle and Back |
| Author | Vaclav Havel |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Granta Books |
| Year published | 2008-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
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