Stalin: Triumph and Tragedy, Volume 1
Stalin: Triumph and Tragedy, Volume 1
A Masterful Biography of One of History's Most Complex and Controversial Figures
In this first volume of his magisterial biography of Joseph Stalin, Robert Service paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of the man who ruled the Soviet Union for nearly three decades. Drawing on a wealth of new sources, Service provides a fresh and insightful look at Stalin's life and career, from his humble origins in the Caucasus to his rise to power as the leader of the Communist Party.
A Complex and Contradictory Figure
Stalin was a complex and contradictory figure, capable of great cruelty and brutality, but also of great charm and charisma. Service does not shy away from Stalin's dark side, but he also shows us the man behind the monster. He explores Stalin's early life, his relationships with his family and friends, and his political beliefs. Service also provides a detailed account of Stalin's role in the Russian Revolution and the Civil War, as well as his rise to power in the 1920s.
A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in Russian History
Stalin: Triumph and Tragedy is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian history. It is a magisterial work of scholarship that provides a fresh and insightful look at one of the most complex and controversial figures of the twentieth century.
Praise for Stalin: Triumph and Tragedy
"A magisterial biography of one of history's most complex and controversial figures." - The New York Times
"A brilliant and deeply researched account of Stalin's life and career." - The Wall Street Journal
"A must-read for anyone interested in Russian history." - The Washington Post
About the Author
Robert Service is a professor of Russian history at the University of Oxford. He is the author of numerous books on Russian history, including The Russian Revolution, Lenin: A Biography, and Trotsky: A Biography.
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