The King of Vodka: A Family's Story of Triumph and Tragedy
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Plumbing recently unearthed archives and mountains of primary sources, Himelstein has uncovered a rich historical record. In prose that's vivid and assured, she takes the reader beyond the formation of one of the oldest brands in business history and into the personal lives of the Smirnov family and the tumultuous events that lead to the Revolution. Authoritative, illuminating, and deeply engrossing, "The Vodka King" is a monumental work of history.
Author: Linda Himelstein
Format: Paperback, 400 pages, 152mm x 229mm
Published: 2009, HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States
Genre: History: Specific Subjects
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Plumbing recently unearthed archives and mountains of primary sources, Himelstein has uncovered a rich historical record. In prose that's vivid and assured, she takes the reader beyond the formation of one of the oldest brands in business history and into the personal lives of the Smirnov family and the tumultuous events that lead to the Revolution. Authoritative, illuminating, and deeply engrossing, "The Vodka King" is a monumental work of history.
The King of Vodka: A Family's Story of Triumph and Tragedy