Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929–1941
Stephen Kotkin
An extensively researched portrait of the Soviet dictator covers his rise from humble origins, the inner power structure of the Bolshevik regime, and the early formation of Stalin's fabricated trial process.
BiographyBiography · medium confidenceBiography81 signalsLlm Classifier: Biography -> BiographyGoogle Books: Biography & Autobiography -> Memoir & AutobiographyGoogle Books: Biography & Autobiography -> BiographyIntellectual History & IdeasEurope & Russia
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Lynton History Prize | 2018 | Winner | Secondary source |
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- Stalin90%
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45 / 100 academicTrade / academic crossover
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