Stalin and Stalinism: Revised 3rd Edition (Seminar Studies In History) - Softcover

McCauley, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405874368 ISBN 13: 9781405874366

Publisher: Longman, 2008

Synopsis

One of the most successful dictators of the twentieth century, Stalin believed that fashioning a better tomorrow was worth sacrificing the lives of millions today. He built a modern Russia on the corpses of millions of its citizens.

First published in 1983, Stalin and Stalinism has established itself as one of the most popular textbooks for those who want to understand the Stalin phenomenon. Written in a clear and accessible manner, and fully updated throughout to incorporate recent research findings, the book also contains a chronology of key events, Who’s Who and Guide to Further Reading.

This concise assessment of one of the major figures of twentieth century world history remains an essential purchase for students studying the subject.

About this title

About the Author

Martin McCauley is former Senior lecturer in Politics at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London. An extremely accomplished author, his previous titles include:The Khruschev Era, Russia, America and the Cold War and two trade history books for Longman History: Bandits, Gangsters and the Mafia and Afghanistan and Central Asia.

From the Back Cover

One of the most successful dictators of the twentieth century, Stalin believed that fashioning a better tomorrow was worth sacrificing the lives of millions today. He built a modern Russia on the corpses of millions of its citizens.

Stalin and Stalinism has established itself as one of the most popular textbooks for those who want to understand the Stalin phenomenon. Written in a clear and accessible manner, this third edition provides:

• Up to date analysis of the Stalin era
• A chapter analysing Stalin’s personality
• Documents which graphically illustrate the bloodletting
• An examination of the Stalin cult and why it was so successful – even today

Fully updated throughout to incorporate recent research findings, the book also contains a Chronology of key events, Who’s Who and Guide to Further Reading. This concise assessment of one of the major figures of twentieth century world history remains an essential purchase for students studying the subject.

Martin McCauley is a seasoned writer and broadcaster who has a wealth of experience in Russian and international affairs. His recent publications include Russia, America and the Cold War revised 2nd edition (2008),Origins of the Cold War revised 3rd edition(2008) and The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (2007) .

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405874368
• ISBN 13: 9781405874366
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 208