Synopses & Reviews
One of the most successful dictators of the twentieth century, Stalin believed that fashioning a better tomorrow was worth sacrificing the lives of millions today. He built a modern Russia on the corpses of millions of its citizens.
First published in 1983, Stalin and Stalinism has established itself as one of the most popular textbooks for those who want to understand the Stalin phenomenon. Written in a clear and accessible manner, this updated third edition provides:
- Up to date analysis of the Stalin era
- A new chapter analysing Stalin's personality
- New documents which graphically illustrate the bloodletting
- An examination of the Stalin cult and why it was so successful - even today
Fully updated throughout to incorporate recent research findings, the book also contains a Chronology of key events, Who's Who and Guide to Further Reading. This concise assessment of one of the major figures of twentieth century world history remains an essential purchase for students studying the subject.
Martin McCauley is a seasoned writer and broadcaster who has a wealth of experience in Russian and international affairs. His previous publications include The Origins of the Cold War, 3rd Edition (Longman) and Russia, America and the Cold War (Longman).
Synopsis
Despite the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 Stalinism still casts its shadow over post-Communist Russia. For the Second Edition of this popuar text, the author re-examines this remarkable phenomenon in the light of the latest research findings of the Russian archives. As with all the books in the series Martin McCauley addresses the key questions facing students, and also takes into account the vigorous scholarly debate between the old, dominant totalitarian interpretation of Stalinism and the alternative school of thought put forward by the "social historians in the 1980s.
Synopsis
Who was Stalin and what did he achieve? Why did he come to power and how did he use that power? The third edition of this best-selling Seminar Study answers these questions and provides the latest research, interpretations and historiographical debates about one of the most fascinating figures of the twentieth century. One of the most successful and lethal dictators of the twentieth century, Stalin transformed the Soviet Union into a modern industrial state. While he demonstrated Russia's huge potential if harnessed correctly, Stalin's brand of coercive socialism sent millions to their deaths in the process. The debate about Stalin's role in creating the Soviet superpower still rages. Was the violence justified? To what extent was Stalin the master of events? Now thoroughly updated to incorporate the most recent research, and including a completely new chapter on Stalin's personality and power, the new edition provides the essential introduction to the Stalin phenomenon.
Synopsis
Stalin's legacy still casts a shadow over post-communist Russia. Martin McCauley's highly successful examination of the impact of Stalin and Stalinism, is now completely revised and updated.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [131]-139) and index.
About the Author
Martin McCauley is a seasoned writer and broadcaster who has a wealth of experience in Russian and international affairs. His previous books include Afghanistan (Longman 2001), and The Soviet Union 1971-1991(Longman 1993.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Abbreviations
Whos Who
Glossary
Maps
List of plates
PART ONE: ANALYSIS
1. Introduction: The Problem
2. The Russian Revolution And The Soviet State, 1917-1929
3. The Thirties
4. The Great Fatherland War, 1941-1945
5. High Stalinism
6. Stalin: Personality And Power
7. The Judgement
PART TWO: DOCUMENTS
FURTHER READING
REFERENCES