1879-1953

Examines events in the Soviet Union during the era of Stalin and his effect on the country.

Briefly describes the early life of Joseph Stalin and his rise to power as Soviet dictator during World War II.

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.

A biography of the Russian revolutionary who became leader of the Soviet government in 1924 and remained in power until his death in 1953.

Examines the life and times of Joseph Stalin, the dictatorial leader of the Soviet Union from 1925 to 1953.

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.

Provides a portrait of Stalin, based on material that became available in the aftermath of glasnost along with earlier official and unofficial sources.

The official movie tie-in to the Columbia Pictures film, The Inner Circle.

Provides a detailed account of the three main European dictatorships in the period between 1919 and 1945, exploring Stalinism, Fascism, and Nazism and the effects each had on European history.