Stalin: A Pocket Biography

By Harold Shukman

A pocket biography of one of history's most ruthless leaders

Joseph Stalin was one of the most ruthless and authoritarian dictators in world history, who plunged Russia into a barbarous nightmare, leaving behind a damaged nation and a legacy of grief.

This concise biography presents Lenin's heir from his humble and troubled beginnings to the highest rank of all: General Secretary of the Communist Party. Stalin: A Pocket Biography is an accessible account of a complex tyrant, perfect for students or anyone taking a first look into modern Russian history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1803992751
• ISBN13: 9781803992754
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 7.4"