About the book
The Bridge at Andau is James A. Michener at his most gripping. His classic nonfiction account of a doomed uprising is as searing and unforgettable as any of his bestselling novels. For five brief, glorious days in the autumn of 1956, the Hungarian revolution gave its people a glimpse at a different kind of future—until, at four o’clock in the morning on a Sunday in November, the citizens of Budapest awoke to the shattering sound of Russian tanks ravaging their streets. The revolution was over. But freedom beckoned in the form of a small footbridge at Andau, on the Austrian border. By an accident of history it became, for a few harrowing weeks, one of the most important crossings in the world, as the soul of a nation fled across its unsteady planks.
Praise for The Bridge at Andau
“Precise, vivid . . . immeasurably stirring.”—The Atlantic Monthly
“Dramatic, chilling, enraging.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Superb.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Highly recommended reading.”—Library Journal
Editions of The Bridge at Andau
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394417783
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449210505
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449226872
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449233047
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449238639
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812986747
- EBook
- ISBN 9780804151481
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101922132
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101922149
Read an Excerpt
The Bridge at Andau is James A. Michener at his most gripping. His classic nonfiction account of a doomed uprising is as searing and unforgettable as any of his bestselling novels. For five brief, glorious days in the autumn of 1956, the Hungarian revolution gave its people a glimpse at a different kind of future—until, at four o’clock in the morning on a Sunday in November, the citizens of Budapest awoke to the shattering sound of Russian tanks ravaging their streets. The revolution was over. But freedom beckoned in the form of a small footbridge at Andau, on the Austrian border. By an accident of history it became, for a few harrowing weeks, one of the most important crossings in the world, as the soul of a nation fled across its unsteady planks.
Praise for The Bridge at Andau
“Precise, vivid . . . immeasurably stirring.”—The Atlantic Monthly
“Dramatic, chilling, enraging.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Superb.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Highly recommended reading.”—Library Journal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bridge at Andau about?
The Bridge at Andau is James A. Michener at his most gripping. His classic nonfiction account of a doomed uprising is as searing and unforgettable as any of his bestselling novels. For five brief, glorious days in the autumn of 1956, the Hungarian revolution gave its people a glimpse at a different kind of future—until, at four o’clock in the morning on a Sunday in November, the citizens of Budapest awoke to the shattering sound of Russian tanks ravaging their streets. The revolution was over. But freedom beckoned in the form of a small footbridge at Andau, on the Austrian border. By an accident of history it became, for a few harrowing weeks, one of the most important crossings in the world, as the soul of a nation fled across its unsteady planks.
Praise for The Bridge at Andau
“Precise, vivid . . . immeasurably stirring.”—The Atlantic Monthly
“Dramatic, chilling, enraging.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Superb.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Highly recommended reading.”—Library Journal
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Bridge at Andau?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Second World War
Where can I read a sample of The Bridge at Andau?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Bridge at Andau?
James A. Michener
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Bridge at Andau is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394417783) and paperback(ISBN 9780449210505) and paperback(ISBN 9780449226872) and paperback(ISBN 9780449233047) and paperback(ISBN 9780449238639) and paperback(ISBN 9780812986747) and ebook(ISBN 9780804151481) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101922132) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101922149)
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