Itihaser Swapna Bhanga by Sunil Gangopadhyay [Hardcover]

On October 3, 1990, the Berlin Wall was officially dismantled, and the two Germanys were united. At this historic turning point, amidst the frenzy of the reunion celebration, Sunil Gangopadhyay was present as a witness, accompanied by a friend. With a few more friends, he then traveled to Hungary, Romania, and Poland. These were some of the Eastern European countries that had undergone remarkable transformations, almost without a fight, much like the fall of an empire. The people of these nations, rebelling against socialism, desired to return to democracy. Yet, the natural progression of human civilization, having moved through tribalism, monarchy, feudalism, capitalism, and democracy, seemed to point towards socialism as the next step in history. So why did socialism fail in these countries? Sunil Gangopadhyay traveled through each of these nations with this wonder and question in mind, interacting with the local people and learning their opinions. This thrilling and curious book is a reflection of his firsthand observations and experiences.