Simon Sebag Montefiore chronicles the life and lives of Stalins court from. triumph of research." - John le Carre, Observer Books of the Year. Fifty years after his death, Stalin remains a figure of powerful and dark. the personal details are riveting." - Antonia Fraser, Mail on Sunday. this book will provide new insights on every page." - Anne Applebaum, Evening Standard. "The most civilized and elegant chronicle of brutality and ruthlessness I have ever read." - Ruth Rendell, Daily Telegraph Books of the Year. "Who was the boy from Georgia who rose to rule the Empire of the Tsars? Who were his Himmler, Goring, Goebbels? How did the 'top ten' families live? In this history of Stalin's imperial court, the fear and betrayal, privilege and debauchery, family life and murderous brutality are brought blazingly to life." - from the rear outer cover. History Book of the Year, British Book Awards. Illustrated with sections of black-and-white photographic plates and preliminary page maps. Includes Praise for Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar About the Author Dedication List of Illustrations Stalin Family Tree Maps Introduction and Acknowledgments List of Characters Prologue: THe Holiday Dinner: 8 November 1932 Postscript Select Bibliography and Index. Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore shares his book, 'Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar' featuring stories about Stalin's life and an. Fine unread condition photographic softcover wraps.
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