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Subtitled "A Life In Prague 1941 - 1968" A classic account of life under Nazism and Stalinism that will appeal to fans of "Alone in Berlin" and "Stasiland". 'Given 30 seconds to recommend a single book that might start a serious student on the hard road to understanding the political tragedies of the 20th century...I would choose this one' Clive James. 'One does not 'review' a book like this. One weeps and prays...Beautiful evocation of lovely Prague' "The Sunday Times"
Synopsis
A classic account of life under Nazism and Stalinism that will appeal to fans of Alone in Berlin and Stasiland