Rieber, Alfred J.
Stalin as Warlord
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300264616
- author:
- Rieber, Alfred J.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.2 centimetres (0.65 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stalin as Warlord by Alfred J. Rieber is an authoritative account of Stalin's leadership during World War II. This comprehensive study examines the paradoxical policies that shaped Soviet society, from mass mobilization to repression. During wartime, Stalin centralized power and intensified his control over the country, yet simultaneously weakened the forces vital to its defense through terror. His efforts to rebuild the nation after the devastating losses of war led to the suppression of groups that had contributed significantly to victory. This legacy has continued to burden Russia to this day. A fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in Soviet history, Stalin as Warlord sheds light on the complexities of Stalin's leadership and its enduring impact.
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