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Stalin Vol II

Paradoxes of Power, 1878-1928
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.

About the author

S
Stephen Kotkin

Stephen Mark Kotkin (born February 17, 1959) is an American historian, academic, and author.