Stalin: A Biography

Drawing on a trove of newly available sources—untouched since the collapse of the Soviet Union—Robert Service’s biography of Stalin stands as the most definitive account yet. Rather than depicting Stalin solely as a relentless bureaucrat or a systematic political killer, Service delves into the broader context of his life: his early experiences in Georgia, his impassioned revolutionary activities, and his complex relationships with Lenin, his family, and his party colleagues. Simon Sebag Montefiore of The Sunday Times hails the work as the first comprehensive biography since perestroika, one that captures not only the economic, political, diplomatic, military, and administrative facets of Stalin’s existence but also its ideological and deeply personal dimensions. With its unpretentious yet incisive narrative, enriched by Service’s compelling characterization, masterful analysis, and dry wit, this biography is destined to be read and appreciated for decades to come.

Wydawca ‏ : ‎ Pan Macmillan

Język ‏ : ‎ Angielski

Miękka oprawa ‏ : ‎ 715 str.

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781035065486

Wymiary ‏ : ‎ 13 x 4.6 x 19.7