--- product_id: 25203941 title: "The Bridge at Andau: The Compelling True Story of a Brave, Embattled People" price: "110.27 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/25203941-the-bridge-at-andau-the-compelling-true-story-of-brave store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Historical context Inspiring resilience Engaging narrative The Bridge at Andau: The Compelling True Story of a Brave, Embattled People **Price:** 110.27 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Uncover the past, inspire the future! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Bridge at Andau: The Compelling True Story of a Brave, Embattled People - **How much does it cost?** 110.27 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/25203941-the-bridge-at-andau-the-compelling-true-story-of-brave) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Empowering Voices:** Connect with the stories of those who stood against adversity. - • **Timeless Relevance:** Discover lessons that resonate in today's world. - • **Unforgettable Journey:** Dive into a gripping tale of courage and survival. - • **Cinematic Storytelling:** Experience a narrative that reads like a film. - • **Rich Historical Insight:** Explore the depths of a pivotal moment in history. ## Overview The Bridge at Andau is a compelling true story that chronicles the struggles and triumphs of a brave people during a tumultuous period in history, offering readers a profound understanding of resilience and hope. ## Description 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 Review: Hungarian Revolution is Memorialized in Dramatized History - Thousands of Hungarians were killed by Soviet forces in November 1956. Their crime? Taking back their country from foreign leaders. At that time, 200,000 more fled Hungary in the months following, knowing that the oppressive, murderous communist leaders were not going to show mercy to those who were involved. James Michener's "Bridge at Andau" tells the story of those fleeing. He was there to see it, and told what he saw. Michener's storytelling style is a kind of John Grisham mix of detail and personality. He took real lives of people struggling to survive and presented them to the horrified world. Michener researched his story in Austria and at the bridge itself. Michener published the book in 1957, while the crush of the Hungarian people continued. America refused to assist the pleas of the Hungarian revolutionaries, based on a combination of American opinion, and a real concern that WWIII might break out in the midst of the Cold War. Instead, we focused on the Suez Canal. Unfortunately, the Hungarian people suffered. Andau is an Austrian city at the Hungarian border. It was called Mosontarcsa, as part of Hungary, until 1921. It was a small village, but a key point for refugees escaping. The value of reading this today is it shows us the culture of Hungary as it was during the Soviet occupation. It shows the complex, and often compromising position average Hungarian citizens had as they were part of the communist party. Unwilling, but joining to have access to things, they lived daily through trials unlike any we have known in the USA. When, in 1956, a revolution began, many dropped their party inclinations and either fought or fled. Many died in the process. On one hand, this provides a slice of the events, as chronicled at one location. However, it also gives us a broader view of what the Hungarian people were wanting, what they were missing, and why so many were willing to die for freedom. It also shows the consequences of one country trying to fight for freedom alone. It inspires us of great heroes, and reminds us of the tensions our leaders are exposed to when it comes to bringing freedom to another country. Michener acknowledges the weaknesses of the anecdotes of each person he spoke with. How does he know they are true? He explains in a postscript how most names have been changed and how some stories could be proved, while others could not. To get an accurate, historical view of what happened in 1956, it is best to read something published later, after many more facts were available. Dozens of great books exist to meet this need. To read a significant fictionalized collection of personal stories, "Bridge at Andau" is as good as it gets. I fully recommend "Bridge at Andau" by James A. Michener. Anthony Trendl HungarianBookstore.com Review: Well written & researched book - I really liked The Bridge at Andau: The Compelling True Story of a Brave, Embattled People by James A Michener. This is the first book I have read by Michener and I thought it was very interesting. I prefer reading non-fiction and had not read any books about the Budapest rebellion of October 1956. This is the kind of story that you prefer was fiction, but you know that is not the case. I would agree with the subtitle that the Hungarian people were a very brave and embattled people. I had a hard time reading the chapter that dealt mainly with the torture and execution of the Hungarian people. It makes for very hard reading, but reading about it is definitely better than experiencing it. I would highly recommend The Bridge at Andau to readers who like: well written and researched non-fiction, books about Hungary, books about communism, and books about people who greatly desire freedom and are willing to fight for it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #125,003 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #126 in American Revolution Biographies (Books) #208 in WWII Biographies #424 in World War II History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,396 Reviews | ## Images ![The Bridge at Andau: The Compelling True Story of a Brave, Embattled People - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Rmt-Wzk1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hungarian Revolution is Memorialized in Dramatized History *by A***L on December 18, 2006* Thousands of Hungarians were killed by Soviet forces in November 1956. Their crime? Taking back their country from foreign leaders. At that time, 200,000 more fled Hungary in the months following, knowing that the oppressive, murderous communist leaders were not going to show mercy to those who were involved. James Michener's "Bridge at Andau" tells the story of those fleeing. He was there to see it, and told what he saw. Michener's storytelling style is a kind of John Grisham mix of detail and personality. He took real lives of people struggling to survive and presented them to the horrified world. Michener researched his story in Austria and at the bridge itself. Michener published the book in 1957, while the crush of the Hungarian people continued. America refused to assist the pleas of the Hungarian revolutionaries, based on a combination of American opinion, and a real concern that WWIII might break out in the midst of the Cold War. Instead, we focused on the Suez Canal. Unfortunately, the Hungarian people suffered. Andau is an Austrian city at the Hungarian border. It was called Mosontarcsa, as part of Hungary, until 1921. It was a small village, but a key point for refugees escaping. The value of reading this today is it shows us the culture of Hungary as it was during the Soviet occupation. It shows the complex, and often compromising position average Hungarian citizens had as they were part of the communist party. Unwilling, but joining to have access to things, they lived daily through trials unlike any we have known in the USA. When, in 1956, a revolution began, many dropped their party inclinations and either fought or fled. Many died in the process. On one hand, this provides a slice of the events, as chronicled at one location. However, it also gives us a broader view of what the Hungarian people were wanting, what they were missing, and why so many were willing to die for freedom. It also shows the consequences of one country trying to fight for freedom alone. It inspires us of great heroes, and reminds us of the tensions our leaders are exposed to when it comes to bringing freedom to another country. Michener acknowledges the weaknesses of the anecdotes of each person he spoke with. How does he know they are true? He explains in a postscript how most names have been changed and how some stories could be proved, while others could not. To get an accurate, historical view of what happened in 1956, it is best to read something published later, after many more facts were available. Dozens of great books exist to meet this need. To read a significant fictionalized collection of personal stories, "Bridge at Andau" is as good as it gets. I fully recommend "Bridge at Andau" by James A. Michener. Anthony Trendl HungarianBookstore.com ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written & researched book *by R***Y on March 22, 2018* I really liked The Bridge at Andau: The Compelling True Story of a Brave, Embattled People by James A Michener. This is the first book I have read by Michener and I thought it was very interesting. I prefer reading non-fiction and had not read any books about the Budapest rebellion of October 1956. This is the kind of story that you prefer was fiction, but you know that is not the case. I would agree with the subtitle that the Hungarian people were a very brave and embattled people. I had a hard time reading the chapter that dealt mainly with the torture and execution of the Hungarian people. It makes for very hard reading, but reading about it is definitely better than experiencing it. I would highly recommend The Bridge at Andau to readers who like: well written and researched non-fiction, books about Hungary, books about communism, and books about people who greatly desire freedom and are willing to fight for it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent accounting of the Hungarian Revolution *by K***N on August 21, 2025* The Author did a great job helping to understand what occurred before, during and after the uprising of the people of Hungary. The explicit details were fascinating and really kept my attention. 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