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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.
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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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