Joseph Stalin A Reference Guide to His Life and Works
Joseph Stalin: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works by David R. Marples, published by Bloomsbury Academic on May 21, 2024, is a comprehensive exploration of one of history’s most complex figures. This 314-page book delves into Stalin’s life and legacy, examining his role in significant events such as the industrialization and militarization of the Soviet Union, as well as the impact of his leadership during the Second World War. The guide provides a structured overview, including a chronology and a dictionary section that details the careers of Stalin’s associates from the late 19th century through his death in 1953.
Readers will find a thorough examination of Stalin’s influence on 20th-century history, alongside insights into the political landscape of Europe during his reign. The book addresses key topics such as collectivization, famine, and the Purges, offering a nuanced perspective on the events that shaped his legacy. This reference guide serves as a valuable resource for those interested in biographies and memoirs, historical analysis, and the political dynamics of Russia.
Official synopsis Publisher
The figure of Stalin continues to intrigue, fascinate, and repel historians into the 21st century, while in the Russian Federation, he has returned to the status of a figure to be respected, principally as the leader who led his country through industrialization and militarization, enabling it to defeat Nazi Germany in the Second World War, thereby saving Europe and much of the world from the “brown plague” of Fascism. He presided over some of the most cataclysmic events of the 20th century, some of which he was the architect: collectivization of agriculture, famine, the Purges, and the Second World War.
Joseph Stalin: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works captures his life, and legacy. It features a chronology, an introduction offers a brief account of his life, a dictionary section lists entries on Stalin’s associates from the period of the Russian Empire in the late 19th century to the leader’s death in 1953, and beyond, highlighting their careers and the main events.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Joseph Stalin A Reference Guide to His Life and Works” about?
Who is the author of “Joseph Stalin A Reference Guide to His Life and Works”?
When was “Joseph Stalin A Reference Guide to His Life and Works” published?
What is the ISBN for “Joseph Stalin A Reference Guide to His Life and Works”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
