Khrushchev: A Biography
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A landmark work of political biography, Khrushchev: A Biography chronicles the extraordinary rise of Nikita Khrushchev from a barely literate Ukrainian peasant to the supreme leader of the Soviet Union, one of the most powerful nations on earth. Edward Crankshaw, one of the foremost Western authorities on Soviet affairs of his era, presents a penetrating and authoritative portrait of the man who denounced Stalin's crimes, navigated the treacherous corridors of Kremlin power, and brought the world to the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Written with the sharp analytical clarity of a seasoned journalist and historian, the narrative illuminates the contradictions at the heart of Khrushchev's character — his earthy humor and volcanic temper, his genuine reformist impulses and brutal political ruthlessness. Crankshaw draws on deep expertise in Soviet history to place his subject within the broader sweep of twentieth-century communism, illustrating how one man's ambitions and limitations shaped the Cold War world. The result is a compelling and enduring account that remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Soviet era.
Author: Edward Crankshaw
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, Collins, St James's Place, London
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of political biography, Khrushchev: A Biography chronicles the extraordinary rise of Nikita Khrushchev from a barely literate Ukrainian peasant to the supreme leader of the Soviet Union, one of the most powerful nations on earth. Edward Crankshaw, one of the foremost Western authorities on Soviet affairs of his era, presents a penetrating and authoritative portrait of the man who denounced Stalin's crimes, navigated the treacherous corridors of Kremlin power, and brought the world to the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Written with the sharp analytical clarity of a seasoned journalist and historian, the narrative illuminates the contradictions at the heart of Khrushchev's character — his earthy humor and volcanic temper, his genuine reformist impulses and brutal political ruthlessness. Crankshaw draws on deep expertise in Soviet history to place his subject within the broader sweep of twentieth-century communism, illustrating how one man's ambitions and limitations shaped the Cold War world. The result is a compelling and enduring account that remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Soviet era.