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1956: The World in Revolt
Written by Simon Hall
Narrated by Phil Thron
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The first narrative history of the year 1956 frames the events as part of an interconnected, global story of revolution and tells the story of the year's epic struggles.
Author
Simon Hall
Simon Hall studied history at Cambridge University and held a Fox International Fellowship at Yale before moving to the University of Leeds to teach American history. His previous books for the academic market include Peace and Freedom; American Patriotism, American Protest; and Rethinking the American Anti-War Movement. He lives in England.
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