Presents a re-examination of Stalinism in light of the collapse of the Soviet Union, exploring the Russian Revolution and the Soviet State in the years between 1917 and 1929, and looking at three specific periods in the history of Stalinism. Includes a selection of documents.
A comprehensive biography of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin that discusses his childhood in Georgia, education, religious training, political activity, impact on world history, and other related topics.
Translation of the Russian text that draws from archives, personal letters, notes, and secret files of the Communist Party, to provide information about Stalin's life.
Presents an introduction to the forty year history of Stalin's Russia, including biographical information on the key players, Tsarism, the legacy of Lenin, and the effects and experiences of those living under Stalin's rule.
Explains what led to Hitler's decision to instigate the invasion of the Soviet Union (Operation Barbarossa) and offers a concise account of the campaign that followed.