Stalin
Paradoxes of Power, 1878-1928
Stephen Kotkin
The book delves into the early life and political ascent of Joseph Stalin, exploring the complex interplay of personal ambition, historical circumstances, and brutal tactics that enabled his rise to power within the Soviet political hierarchy. It provides a detailed analysis of the Russian Revolution, the formation of the Soviet state, and Stalin's role in the Bolshevik Party leading up to the consolidation of his dictatorship by 1928.
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