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The Unknown Lenin

The Unknown Lenin

From the Secret Archive (Annals of Communism Series)
BiographyHistory
Pages
204
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

This book uncovers the true nature of Vladimir Lenin, drawing on newly released documents from Russian archives. It challenges the perception of Lenin as a visionary, instead revealing him as a ruthless and manipulative leader who employed terror and subversion to achieve his aims. The documents, spanning from 1886 to the end of his life, expose his true intentions, including plans for invading Germany and England, his acceptance of German money, and his directives for persecution and repression against various groups and individuals.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplex
Morally GreyBetrayal

Genres

Biography History Politics & Society

Authors

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Richard Pipes

Richard Edgar Pipes (July 11, 1923 – May 17, 2018) was a Polish American academic who specialized in Russian history, particularly with respect to the Soviet Union, who espoused a strong anti-communist point of view throughout his career. In 1976 he headed Team B, a team of analysts organized by the Central Intelligence Agency who analyzed the strategic capacities and goals of the Soviet military and political leadership. Pipes was the father of American historian and expert on American foreign...