It was a compelling book. I had of course heard of Stalin but I never knew how cunning and cruel he was.Nor was he as clever as most people think he had a court of loyal (or frightened ) around him.It was an eye opener. In spite of being only a small man people from the Russian hierarchy down were terrified of him. It was a well written book and Mr Montefiore has researched the subject well, a pleasure to read. Everyone gets so worried about 'the far right' and how dangerous they are, quite right too but just as dangerous is the far left .
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My daughter is doing a level history and was recommended by her lecturer she couldn't put it down
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Bought for my daughter for her A lelvel history course work. Excellent and very helpful.
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great historian
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Daughter is doing her A levels and found this book to be, good, historically interesting. Perfect for a history students.
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