Pirjevec, Joze

Tito and His Comrades

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ISBN 13:: 9780299317706
author:: Pirjevec, Joze
format:: HardBack
publisher:: University of Wisconsin Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 552
Dimensions:: 22.86 x 15.24 x 3.15 centimetres
Genre:: Biography, Political, History,
Condition:: New
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£36.00

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Josip Broz, known as Tito, was a dominant figure in the Cold War era, leading Yugoslavia for nearly four decades with a unique blend of charisma and authoritarianism. This biography, based on extensive research from archives in eight languages, offers a comprehensive portrait of a complex man in turbulent times. Tito's rise to power was marked by his intelligence, ambition, and ability to navigate the treacherous landscape of Cold War politics. Despite limited formal education, he rose through the Communist Party ranks to shape and rule the Yugoslav federation. The narrative follows Tito's personal and political life, including his survival of multiple assassination attempts and his complex relationships with other world leaders. This English translation of Tito's biography includes new material from the author and a foreword by Emily Greble, providing a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of one of the 20th century's most influential leaders.

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