Stalin, Volume I

Stephen Kotkin's comprehensive biography of Stalin offers an in-depth, myth-redefining examination of the Soviet leader's rise from humble beginnings to absolute power. Covering the period up to 1928, it delves into Stalin's transformative policies and the tumultuous upheaval of Soviet society, providing new insights into the inner workings of his regime. Drawing on extensive research, the book reveals surprising details about the Bolshevik leadership and the forces behind Stalin’s formidable rise to control over Eurasia.