KINGS OF THE KREMLIN: Leaders from Ivan the Terrible to Boris Yeltsin [Hardcover]

Sol Shulman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2003

In its 850 years as the seat of power on Russia, the Kremlin has seen almost constant drama and intrigue; the very being of the nation has centred upon it and been moulded by those ruling from within. There have been few paragons of virtue and many rogues, few democrats and many demagogues. In this book, translated from the Russian, the lively, character-driven text provides a dramatic insight into a world of which we have known little. It is a tale of corruptive instincts, the ebb and flow of national fortunes, dark deeds in the crucible of power and a sinister pursuit of patronage and influence. The author turns on many occasions to the words of the leaders themselves or to those who knew them; many of these pieces have never been published before. It is a history book that is a thrilling and absorbing read, it is a mystery book - for mystery is an ancient Kremlin tradition! It is also an analysis of personality, power and corruption....but, most of all, it is a chilling insight into one of the most closed nations of the world.

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About the Author

Sol Shulman is an experienced observer of Russian people and politics who has seen many ancient Kremlin habits perpetuated into the 21st century. His book, Russia Dies Laughing was published by Andre Deutsch and in six European languages.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Brassey's UK; 1st Ed. (U.K.) edition (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857533615
• ISBN-13: 978-1857533613
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,105,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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