The Making of Dissidents: Hungary's Democratic Opposition and Its Western Friends, 1973-1998 By Victoria Harms. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2024. Pp. x+400. Cloth 65. 00. 987-0-8229-4825-4. Paper 40. ISBN 9780822967637.

Key Points

• The research explores the dynamics between Hungary's democratic opposition and their relationships with Western allies.
• Qualitative historical analysis
• Examination of political documents and memoirs
• Contextual study of international relations
• Identifies key figures and organizations in Hungary's opposition movement.
• Highlights the impact of Western influence on dissident strategies.
• Documents significant events and collaborations between Hungarian dissidents and Western leaders.