He has written more than two dozen awardwinning nonfiction books for young people which have been called addictive reading by the horn book. Chairman of the history department at new yorks yeshiva university, marrins books. List of books and articles about joseph stalin online. Man of steel joe shanahan caring corrupted the killing nurses of the third reich duration. Russ ia s man of steel by albert marrin school library journal best books of the year when joseph djugashvili was born the son of a poor shoemaker, few suspected he would rise to become one of the twentieth centurys most ruthless and powerful dictators. Yet, as new york times bestselling author ian grey shows, at the core of the man of steel was a humble, puritanical georgian peasant. Illustrated biography provides a forceful account of this ruthless and deranged tyrant who shaped communism into a tool for his own ends. Learn about his younger years, his rise to power and his brutal reign that caused. Stalin was the most power and unprincipled dictator in history made russia a global superpower, but at. What set him above others was his intelligence, discipline, perception, indomitable will, and above all, a messianic. Bailey and swinfen, 1974 ocolc5776906 online version. Joseph stalin was one of the most frightening figures of the twentieth century.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. An editor of the embryo communist paper pravda, in 1917 he took charge of the newspaper and began his rise to power in the communist party, eventually becoming the leading member of the triumvirate that ruled the u. With edward herrmann, david brandenberger, jonathan brent, adolf hitler. It is probably very difficult to write a biography of stalin after montefiore and khlevniuk, but kerrigan tried.
The soviet dictator joseph stalin is unarguably one of the most influential figures in modern times. Its readable, its cautious in its judgments and its facts are traceable without the heavy presence of footnotes. Expertly written and illustrated with 180 photographs, paintings and artworks, stalin tells the inside story behind one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. Here is progress at a price under the fiveyear plans. The key factor in industrial growth was the irrefutable and determined leadership of stalin. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
And in it, he was determined to play a prominent role. When joseph djugashvili was born the son of a poor shoemaker, few suspected. Early in life, joseph stalin became convinced of the inevitability of social revolution. With a captivating blend of period documents, newlyreleased information, newsreel and archival footage and interviews with experts, the program examines his rise to power, deconstructs the cult of personality that helped him. Press the button start search and wait a little while. Jan 18, 2014 once stalin came to power, he established a totalitarian state and eliminated any opposition to his rule just like hitler.
Most people think of hitler when thinking of historical terrors, but this book brings to life stalin, who was easily on the same level, if not higher. Joseph stalin man of steel historical musings medium. The man of steel the young stalin made a name by organizing expropriationsaudacious robberies of banks and armored couriersto raise the funds for the revolution. New york, ny, julian messner, 1966, 1st edition, 2nd printing, hard cover, no dust jacket, size6. Russias man of steel by albert marrin school library journal best books of the year when joseph djugashvili was born the son of a poor. Stalin industrialised the soviet union and established the country as a world power but at immense human cost. The autobiography of joseph stalin richard louries novel published in 1999 which portrays stalin rise to power from his own point of view. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Joseph stalin, former general secretary of the central committee of the communist party of the soviet union. This is in direct contrast to the sort of books on stalin that are available at the adult level.
Stalin was written in 1988, before the fall of the ussr. Man of steel are presented with a decent history of the rise of the ussr along with stalin s biography. For instance, the most recent is paynes the rise and fall of stalin, 1965, p. History channel documentary joshep stalin man of steel.
Grade 710 this excellent biography of stalin follows the same pattern as marrins outstanding hitler viking, 1987. Sep 27, 2016 joseph stalin, former general secretary of the central committee of the communist party of the soviet union. His instinctive ability to command authority and divide the opposition through lies and deceit set him on a path he. The author writes for a young audience around age years and up but his research is thorough and the book is interesting enough for adults. Stalin created the most rapid changes in investment and production ever seen by man in such a short period of time. Marrin knows how to keep his readers interested in all of his books and this one is no exception. Russias man of steel 9781893103092 by albert marrin. A very wellwritten biography of joseph stalin and a recounting of the horrors surrounding his era. Dialectical and historical materialism joseph stalin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about stalin in the early 20th century eastern europe was gripped with poverty and terrible tsars. Early career the son of a shoemaker, stalin studied 189499 for the priesthood at the theological seminary at tiflis, but was expelled. Joseph stalin 18781953 was the dictator of the union of soviet socialist republics ussr from 1929 to 1953.
Stalin or the man of steel they called him, would change global history for years to come. Jan 01, 2002 this is a wonderful clue to the type of author marrin is. Man of steel hardcover january 1, 1968 by elizabeth mauchline roberts author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about stalin and what made him become ruthless. Stalin was one of the most ruthless and authoritarian dictators in world history. Russias man of steel albert marrin snippet view 1993. Enamored as a young man with the revolutionary politics of lenin, he joined the underground marxist party and began his pursuit of power by leading strikes and demonstrations.
This is a wonderful clue to the type of author marrin is. With a captivating blend of period documents, newlyreleased information, newsreel and archival footage and interviews with experts, the program examines his rise to power, deconstructs the cult. Man of steel is the story of joseph stalin, the man who rose to become absolute master of soviet russia and who cast his shadow over the entire globe. Under stalin, the soviet union was transformed from a peasant society into an industrial and military superpower. Read more read less explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Educators will want to make mention of that, as a couple of things marrin speaks of. Before reading the book, i did not know anything about joseph stalin. His name brings to mind brutal terrorism and ruthless oppression. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Forgetting the strength of russian political history, refusing to remember the dramatic international relationships, ignoring the impact of german invasion, he doesnt bring new facts or new analysis to the debate about stalin s role in soviet union and world history. Russ ia s man of steel 9781893103092 by albert marrin. Stalin will live in the history books along with the. Man of steel is a multifaceted portrait of the man who succeeded lenin as the head of the soviet union. The book tells us about his early life and his hardships which led him to want change.
Using filesharing servers api, our site will find the e book file in various formats such as pdf, epub and other. Russias man of steel by albert marrin 1993, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Literally billions of human beings languished under his iron grip or had their lives directly impacted by his orders. Man of steel methuen s outlines by roberts, elizabeth mauchline isbn. It was an interesting book and the story is composed in a way that keeps you invested and you do not get bored. Stalin sutton pocket biographies book by harold shukman. From 1935 to 1938, stalin made laws that sentenced people to death if.
Buy a cheap copy of stalin sutton pocket biographies book by harold shukman. This book tells you everything you would want to know about stalin, his mother and father, his wife, his child, his rise to power and his ironfist rule. Man of steel are presented with a decent history of the rise of the ussr along with stalins biography. Russias man of steel, were school library journal best books of the year. Stalin s adopted revolutionary name stalin literally means man of steel in russian. Russias man of steel by albert marrin school library journal best books of the year when joseph djugashvili was born the son of a poor shoemaker, few suspected he would rise to become one of the twentieth centurys most ruthless and powerful dictators. An account of the life of the man who shaped the soviet union, from prerevolutionary russia to its evolution as a superpower and the descent of the iron curtain. Joseph stalin jules archer early in life, joseph stalin became convinced of the inevitability of social revolution. A few black and white photographs of stalin, his wife and his associates are included. Educators will want to make mention of that, as a couple of things marrin speaks of as continuing to this day have since changed. Early in life, joseph stalin became convinced of the inevitability of s. Russ ia s man of steel, were school library journal best books of the year. Joseph vissarionovich stalin born ioseb besarionis dz djugashvili.
What set him above others was his intelligence, discipline, perception, indomitable will, and joseph stalin was one of the most frightening figures of. Stalin man of steel or mass murderer michael kerrigan. Six times he was exiled to siberia for his illicit activities, escaping many times despite below freezing temperatures and on one occasion an attack by a pack of wolves. Chairman of the history department at new yorks yeshiva university, marrins books have made the past accessible to young readers. Mar 20, 2017 best documentary 2016 hdbest documentary 2017. Youll appreciate america and our free system of government after this read. Joseph stalin man of steel notes stalin was the most. Directed by peter adler, alexander berkel, stefan brauburger. There was powerful state control over many sectors of the economy including food supplies, retail trade, and public institutions. However, he ruled by terror, and millions of his own citizens died during his brutal reign. Vg no dust jacket, 18 cloth tear at front spine edge, 14 long brown spot on top page ends, o. Russias man of steel by albert marrin online at alibris. Russ ia s man of steel 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings.
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