A magisterial, definitive and compelling assessment of one of the giants of twentieth-century history: former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.
William Taubman Book order
November 13, 1940
- 2017
- 2017
The definitive volume on one of the most important and controversial figures of the 20th century, a man who almost singlehandedly changed his country and the world.
- 2017
The definitive volume on one of the most important and controversial figures of the 20th century, a man who almost singlehandedly changed his country and the world.
- 2005
Khrushchev: the man, his era
- 896 pages
- 32 hours of reading
Brimming with the life and excitement of Nikita Krushchev, a man whose story personified his era, this biography reflects the full range of sources that have become available since the Soviet Union collapsed. of photos.
- 2003
Khrushchev's life illustrates the complexities of Soviet history, from his early years in a peasant village to his rise within Stalin's regime. His denouncement of Stalin and attempts at reform shaped the future of Communism, while his leadership during critical Cold War crises in Berlin and Cuba showcased his paradoxical nature. This comprehensive biography utilizes newly available archives and personal interviews to provide a nuanced portrait of a leader whose actions left a lasting impact on both his country and the world.
