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The children of '68

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A 19-year old radical student woke up one morning in Aug 21, 1968 in revolutionary Cuba to find that Soviet troops have invaded Czechoslovakia. He had taken part in student demonstrations to protest against every conceivable injustice such as racism and America's involvement in Vietnam.

Author: Hitchens, Christopher
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1998
Czechoslovakia, Radicalism, 1968 AD, Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, 1968

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Imagining Hitler

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Ian Kershaw's new book 'Hitler 1889-1936: Hubris' describes the milieu that led to Hitler's rise to power. Kershaw portray's Hitler as a loser and drifter but the conditions existing in Germany during those years ultimately shaped his life.

Author: Hitchens, Christopher
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1999
Germany, History, Portrayals, German history, Dictators, Hitler, Adolf

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Martha Inc

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Stewart, who markets household products, books and a magazine, appears regularly on 'The Today Show.' She embodies everything that is materialistic, and she appeals to those who are insecure about committing social errors.

Author: Hitchens, Christopher
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1993
Biography, Criticism and interpretation, Personalities, The Today Show (Television program), Stewart, Martha

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