The Soviet Politburo
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good, minimal wear; clipped. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Tight and intact. No stickers or library stamps visible.
A landmark work in Cold War political science, The Soviet Politburo presents a rigorous and authoritative analysis of the inner workings of the USSR's supreme decision-making body. John Löwenhardt details the composition, power dynamics, and procedural mechanics of the Politburo, drawing on extensive research to illuminate how this secretive institution shaped Soviet domestic and foreign policy. The book argues that understanding the Politburo's structure is essential to understanding the Soviet state itself, tracing the rise and fall of its members and the factional struggles that defined an era. Written with academic precision yet accessible clarity, it remains an indispensable reference for scholars and general readers alike seeking to understand the machinery behind the Iron Curtain.
Author: John Löwenhardt
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Canongate
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good, minimal wear; clipped. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Tight and intact. No stickers or library stamps visible.
A landmark work in Cold War political science, The Soviet Politburo presents a rigorous and authoritative analysis of the inner workings of the USSR's supreme decision-making body. John Löwenhardt details the composition, power dynamics, and procedural mechanics of the Politburo, drawing on extensive research to illuminate how this secretive institution shaped Soviet domestic and foreign policy. The book argues that understanding the Politburo's structure is essential to understanding the Soviet state itself, tracing the rise and fall of its members and the factional struggles that defined an era. Written with academic precision yet accessible clarity, it remains an indispensable reference for scholars and general readers alike seeking to understand the machinery behind the Iron Curtain.