Sebestyen, Victor
Lenin the Dictator
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474601054
- author:
- Sebestyen, Victor
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 4 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, Presidents & Heads of State, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lenin the Dictator by Victor Sebestyen is a gripping biography that offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most infamous figures. Drawing on recently uncovered material, Sebestyen sheds light on Lenin's complex personality, revealing a man driven by both revolutionary fervour and deep emotional passions. Beyond the politics, this book explores Lenin's inner life, his relationships with those closest to him, including his wife and his long-term love affair with Inessa Armand. These personal connections provide a nuanced understanding of the man behind the revolution, one who was capable of great fury and intense emotions. Sebestyen's biography is an enthralling but also thought-provoking account that challenges prevailing perceptions of Lenin. With its engaging narrative and insightful analysis, this book is a compelling read for anyone interested in history, politics, or the complexities of human nature.
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