
The Rise and Fall of a Megalomaniac
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Defiance in Timisoara
This chapter explores the courageous stand of priest Laszlo Tokas against Nicolai Ceausescu's oppressive regime in Romania, igniting protests and civil unrest in Timisoara. It vividly recounts a chaotic moment as ordinary citizens confront their authoritarian government amidst a backdrop of fear and desperation.
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