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The Rise and Fall of Stalin

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Book Synopsis: This is the story of modern history’s most treacherous and terrifying dictator. Stalin was a man of many facets: he studied for the priesthood, he was a romantic poet, a bank-robber, an assassin, a revolutionary, a ruthless leader, and, for a time, one of the two most powerful men in the world. But after he took power he was also one of the bloodiest and cruellest leaders in all history. He cracked an iron whip over Russia and Eastern Europe as millions fell to his purges. His bizarre, sinister life was matched only by his strange death in 1953 and his subsequent fall and condemnation by his successors.

Praise for Robert Payne: ‘A whale of a book … extremely readable, the verve and gusto of the writing are unflagging to the end’ - The Spectator ‘A prodigious biography… Fascinating. Valuable’ - New York Herald Tribune ‘A triumph of biography … a clear and fluent style, a powerful picture of one of the most influential men in European History’ - Will Durant‘Few writers have come closer to capturing the spiritual essence of their subject’ - Harrison Salisbury‘A gripping wide-read chronicle, narrated with a wealth of detail, colour and documentation. Once you become enmeshed in the book’s tentacles of intrigue, it takes you by the throat’ - Saturday Review Syndicate

Robert Payne (1911-1983) had over a hundred books published on a wide range of subjects during his lifetime. Critics raved about ‘his vast erudition,’ ‘his magic power over words,’ and that rare ability ‘to capture the spiritual essence of his subject.’ The Russian series, in particular The Life and Death of Lenin and The Rise and Fall of Stalin, raised his reputation as biographer to enormous stature.

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Uncover the enigmatic and haunting story of Stalin, one of history's most controversial figures, in this captivating biography. Robert Payne's meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring to life the man behind the iron curtain, revealing his many facets - from a poet to a ruthless leader. Dive into the gripping narrative of power, betrayal, and tragedy that defined Stalin's reign and ultimately led to his downfall.

Step into the shadows of history with Robert Payne's masterful account of Stalin's rise to power and eventual fall from grace. With a writing style that is both engaging and informative, Payne paints a vivid picture of the man who held the fate of millions in his hands. Discover the complexities of Stalin's character and the impact of his iron-fisted rule on Russia and Eastern Europe in this compelling biography.

Immerse yourself in the chilling chronicle of Stalin's reign of terror with Robert Payne's gripping prose. From his ascent to power as a revolutionary to his brutal purges that claimed countless lives, this book delves deep into the dark heart of one of history's most infamous dictators. Payne's insightful analysis and vivid narrative bring to light the true nature of Stalin's legacy and the lasting impact of his reign on the world stage.

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