Twelve Days

Twelve Days: The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising by Victor Sebestyen offers a vivid and fast-paced account of the events leading up to and during Hungary's 1956 uprising, drawing on newly available materials and personal testimonies. It explores pivotal moments and the fierce fight for freedom amidst brutal repression, capturing the courage of the revolutionaries and the international attention it garnered. The book provides a compelling narrative of a defining Cold War event that ultimately ended in Soviet victory, shaping the course of history.