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Toppling Idols: The Communist Collapse

The fall of the Berlin Wall and the breakup of the Soviet Union are two of the most iconic moments in modern history. Trace the events leading up to these moments, from the newly free elections in Poland to the botched press release in East Germany that led to the opening of borders.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created August 6, 2021 by
    Agus Escudero
  • Modified December 17, 2022 by
    RicaRaducanu