Vladimir Putin - KGB to President... for Life? - Biography
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The New Tsar: The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin
- ASIN: 0345802799
- ISBN: 0345802799
- Brand: Vintage
- Manufacturer: Vintage
In this gripping narrative of Putin's rise to power, Steven Lee Myers recounts Putin's origins--from his childhood of abject poverty in Leningrad to his ascent through the ranks of the KGB, and his eventual consolidation of rule in the Kremlin. As the world struggles to confront a bolder Russia, the importance of understanding the formidable and ... [Read More]
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First Person: An Astonishingly Frank Self-Portrait by Russia's President
- ASIN: 1586480189
- ISBN: 1586480189
- Manufacturer: PublicAffairs
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Lenin: The Man, the Dictator, and the Master of Terror
- ASIN: 1101871636
- ISBN: 1101871636
- Manufacturer: Pantheon
Victor Sebestyen's riveting biography of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin—the first major biography in English in nearly two decades—is not only a political examination of one of the most important historical figures of the twentieth century but also a fascinating portrait of Lenin the man.Brought up in comfort and with a passion for hunting and fishing, ... [Read More]
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Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice
- ASIN: 1476755744
- ISBN: 1476755744
- Brand: Simon & Schuster
- Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
New York Times bestseller THE BOOK THAT EXPLAINS WHY RUSSIANS WANTED TO MEET WITH THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN “Part John Grisham-like thriller, part business and political memoir.” —The New York Times “[Red Notice] does for investing in Russia and the former Soviet Union what Liar’s Poker did for our understanding of Salomon Brothers, Wall Street,... [Read More]
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The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin
- ASIN: 1594486514
- ISBN: 1594486514
- Brand: Riverhead Trade
- Manufacturer: Riverhead Books
National Book Award winner Masha Gessen's biography of a ruthless man's ascent to near-absolute power.The Man Without a Face is the chilling account of how a low- level, small-minded KGB operative ascended to the Russian presidency and, in an astonishingly short time, destroyed years of progress and made his country once more a threat to her own pe... [Read More]
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Putin: His Downfall and Russia's Coming Crash
- ASIN: 0312538081
- ISBN: 9780312538088
- Brand: THOMAS DUNNE
- Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books
An electrifying and timely book, by leading Russian expert Richard Lourie, that explores Putin's failures and whether Trump's election gives Putin extraordinarily dangerous opportunities in our mad new world."A master chronicler of modern Russia. Drawing on his own expertise, Lourie paints a convincing portrait of a ruthless authoritarian leader he... [Read More]
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Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin (Geopolitics in the 21st Century)
- UPC: 000815726171
- ASIN: 0815726171
- ISBN: 9780815726173
- Brand: Brookings Institution Press
- Manufacturer: Brookings Institution Press
From the KGB to the Kremlin: a multidimensional portrait of the man at war with the West. Where do Vladimir Putin’s ideas come from? How does he look at the outside world? What does he want, and how far is he willing to go? The great lesson of the outbreak of World War I in 1914 was the danger of misreading the statements, actions, and intentions... [Read More]
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All the Kremlin's Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin
- ASIN: 1610397398
- ISBN: 1610397398
- Brand: PublicAffairs
- Manufacturer: PublicAffairs
An extraordinary behind-the-scenes portrait of the court of Vladimir Putin, the oligarchs that surround it, and the many moods of modern Russia that reads like a "real House of Cards"(Lev Lurie).All the Kremlin's Men is a gripping narrative of an accidental king and a court out of control. Based on an unprecedented series of interviews with Vladimi... [Read More]
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Russian Populist: The Political Thought of Vladimir Putin
- ASIN: 1937787125
- ISBN: 1937787125
- Manufacturer: The Barnes Review
Russian president Vladimir Putin is one of the most reviled politicians in the West. At the same time, few leaders worldwide have maintained such high levels of popularity. Putin's political and economic successes are too startling to be ignored. From his appointment as vice president on New Year's Eve 1999, Putin has assisted in the rebuilding of ... [Read More]
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Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped
- ASIN: 1610396200
- ISBN: 1610396200
- Brand: PublicAffairs
- Manufacturer: PublicAffairs
The stunning story of Russia's slide back into a dictatorship-and how the West is now paying the price for allowing it to happen. The ascension of Vladimir Putin-a former lieutenant colonel of the KGB-to the presidency of Russia in 1999 was a strong signal that the country was headed away from democracy. Yet in the intervening years-as America and ... [Read More]
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Putin's Kleptocracy: Who Owns Russia?
- ASIN: 1476795193
- ISBN: 1476795193
- Brand: Simon & Schuster
- Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
The raging question in the world today is who is the real Vladimir Putin and what are his intentions. Karen Dawisha’s brilliant Putin’s Kleptocracy provides an answer, describing how Putin got to power, the cabal he brought with him, the billions they have looted, and his plan to restore the Greater Russia.Russian scholar Dawisha describes and ... [Read More]
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El hombre sin rostro / The Man Without A Face: El sorprendente ascenso de Vladímir Putin / The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin (Spanish Edition)
- ASIN: 8499921426
- ISBN: 8499921426
- Manufacturer: Debate Editorial
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Leaving Afghanistan: a personal story
- ASIN: 1983817511
- ISBN: 1983817511
- Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
This is a rare book that can seldom be found on the shelves of the bookstores. Written by a high ranking operative of the former KGB and later a member of the Kremlin staff during perestroika, the book offers a unique insight into both entities. The author is a man of clear integrity. While living in the USA and holding a dual citizenship, he under... [Read More]
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From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia
- ASIN: B073XCPCF1
- Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the diplomat Putin wants to interrogate—and has banned from Russia—a revelatory, inside account of U.S.-Russia relations from 1989 to the present“A fascinating and timely account of the current crisis in the relationship between Russia and the United States.” —New York Times Book ReviewPutin would need an e... [Read More]
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Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman
- ASIN: 0345408772
- ISBN: 0345408772
- Brand: Random House Trade
- Manufacturer: Random House Trade Paperbacks
“[A] tale of power, perseverance and passion . . . a great story in the hands of a master storyteller.”—The Wall Street Journal The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure German princess who b... [Read More]
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The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul
- ASIN: 1250140862
- ISBN: 1250140862
- Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
One of Washington Independent Review of Books' 50 Favorite Books of 2018 • A Buzzfeed Best Book of 2018"Morbidly witty." ―Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times "You’ll be as appalled at times as you are entertained." ―Bustle, one of The 17 Best Nonfiction Books Coming Out In June 2018"A heady mix of erudite history and delicious gossip." ―Aj... [Read More]
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Stranger: The Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era
- ASIN: 0525563792
- ISBN: 0525563792
- Manufacturer: Vintage
“There are times when I feel like a stranger in this country. I am not complaining and it’s not for lack of opportunity. But it is something of a disappointment. I never would have imagined that after having spent thirty five years in the United States I would still be a stranger to so many. But that’s how it is”. Jorge Ramos, an Emmy award... [Read More]
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Full Spectrum Dominance: Totalitarian Democracy in the New World Order
- ASIN: B005Y4F1P6
- Manufacturer: mine.Books
Check the Amazon Reviews. People are raving about Full Spectrum Dominance!"must read." - M. Lachlan White"Essential reading" - Lori "The Rogue Reader Mom""A book everyone needs to read!" - William Fetty"I highly recommend William Engdahl's Full Spectrum Dominance" - ThePrize"Enlightening read" - J. D. Kelly"A Valuable Read" - C. A. Fitts"...must re... [Read More]
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Vladimir Putin (Major World Leaders)
- ASIN: 0791069451
- ISBN: 9780791069455
- Brand: Brand: Chelsea House Publications
- Manufacturer: Chelsea House Pub
Looks at the life and political career of the president of Russia.
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The Corrosion of Conservatism: Why I Left the Right
- ASIN: B07DP72QG9
- Manufacturer: Liveright
A Washington Post Notable Book of the YearWarning that the Trump presidency presages America’s decline, the political commentator recounts his extraordinary journey from lifelong Republican to vehement Trump opponent.As nativism, xenophobia, vile racism, and assaults on the rule of law threaten the very fabric of our nation, The Corrosion of Cons... [Read More]
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