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Book Synopsis: The first comprehensive, fully up-to-date biography of Vladimir Putin, woven into the tumultuous saga of Russia over the last sixty years.
“Anyone wanting to learn more about Putin’s personality, ideas, power and the threat he has come to pose to world peace should read this outstanding biography.” —New York Times bestselling author Ian Kershaw
Vladimir Putin is the world’s most dangerous man. Alone among world leaders, he has the power to reduce the United States and Europe to ashes in a nuclear firestorm and has threatened to do so. He invades his neighbors, most recently Ukraine, meddles in western elections, and orders assassinations inside and outside Russia. His regime is autocratic and deeply corrupt. But that is only half the story.
Unflinching, hard-hitting, and objective, former BBC correspondent and author Philip Short’s biography gives us the whole tale, up to the present day. To the fullest extent anyone has yet been able, Short cracks open the strongman’s thick carapace to reveal the man underneath those bare-chested horseback rides. In this deeply researched account, readers meet the Putin who slept in the same room as his parents until he was twenty-five years old, who backed out of his wedding right beforehand, and who learned English in order to be able to talk to George W. Bush.
Vladimir Putin is wreaking havoc in Europe, threatening global peace and stability and exposing his fellow citizens to devastating economic countermeasures. Yet puzzlingly many Russians continue to support him. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the many facets of the man behind the mask that Putin wears on the world stage.
Drawing on almost two hundred interviews conducted over eight years in Russia, the United States, and Europe and on source material in more than a dozen languages, Putin will be the last word for years to come.
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Discover the untold story of the world's most dangerous man with the captivating biography, "Putin." Authored by former BBC correspondent Philip Short, this fully up-to-date account delves into the tumultuous saga of Russia over the last sixty years. With in-depth research and objective analysis, Short exposes Putin's power, corrupt regime, and threatening actions that have the potential to reduce nations to ashes. This outstanding biography, praised by New York Times bestselling author Ian Kershaw, is an essential read for those seeking insights into Putin's personality, ideas, and the global peace threat he poses.
Unravel the true nature of Vladimir Putin as you peel back the layers of his enigmatic persona. Short reveals the man behind the bare-chested horseback rides, presenting readers with an unflinching and hard-hitting portrayal. From Putin's unconventional upbringing to his dubious international affairs, this biography unveils the multifaceted individual and his intricate journey. Delve into his personal life, from sharing a room with his parents until the age of twenty-five to the unexpected cancellation of his wedding. Immerse yourself in the life of a man who mastered the English language solely to communicate with George W. Bush.
While Europe trembles under the chaos caused by Vladimir Putin, it remains puzzling that many Russians continue to support him. "Putin" addresses this paradox, shedding light on the various perspectives that contribute to his ongoing popularity. Drawing from over two hundred interviews conducted across Russia, the United States, and Europe, as well as extensive source material in multiple languages, this biography will be the definitive resource for years to come.
Captivating photographs are interspersed throughout, bringing Putin's world to life on the pages. Dive into this gripping biography today to better comprehend the man behind the mask and his impact on the global stage.
Unlock the enigmatic world of Vladimir Putin and gain a deeper understanding of the man disrupting global peace and stability. Embrace a captivating reading experience that will leave you enlightened and better equipped to navigate the complex landscape of international politics.
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