Stephen KotkinHistory · Non-Fiction·b. 1959
Stalin Vol II
Stalin Vol II
- Pages
- 976
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- English
Synopsis
This biography offers a revolutionary understanding of Joseph Stalin, tracing his path from a humble cobbler's son to the absolute ruler of the Soviet Union. It explores his ruthless rise to power, his unprecedented program of social reengineering, and the devastating human cost of his ambition. The book presents Stalin as a complex figure: astute yet blinkered, cynical yet true-believing, and a pragmatic ideologue with a unique geostrategic mind.