Pawn Power
20th January 2008, 03:01
These were the days that shook the world
Riots swept the globe, assassinations rocked America, the Russians crushed the Prague Spring, the hippy dream turned sour, and women and black people fought for equal rights. It was a year of unparalleled ferment, and the remarkable events of 1968 shaped an entire generation. In a special issue of Review, we look at the political and cultural revolution that took place, starting here with the fascinating personal recollections of six key figures caught in the eye of the stormhttp://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,2243585,00.html
Riots swept the globe, assassinations rocked America, the Russians crushed the Prague Spring, the hippy dream turned sour, and women and black people fought for equal rights. It was a year of unparalleled ferment, and the remarkable events of 1968 shaped an entire generation. In a special issue of Review, we look at the political and cultural revolution that took place, starting here with the fascinating personal recollections of six key figures caught in the eye of the stormhttp://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,2243585,00.html