Annus mirabilis 1989 and Slovakia: From a totalitarian Regime to democracy

The paper edited by Beáta Katrebová Blehová, titled 'Annus mirabilis 1989 and Slovakia: From a totalitarian Regime to democracy,' compiles various scholarly discussions and analyses surrounding the revolutions of 1989 in Eastern Europe, with a specific focus on Slovakia and Czechoslovakia. It explores the international context, the role of different societal actors, including the church and students, and highlights the significant social and political transformations that culminated in the transition from a totalitarian regime to a democratic society. Key essays touch on the mechanisms of change within Poland, Romania, and Albania, situating Slovakia’s experience within a broader narrative of revolutionary change.