ISBN10: 1471147967, ISBN13: 9781471147968, [publisher: Simon & Schuster, Limited] Hardcover From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Khrushchev: The Man and his Era comes the definitive volume on one of the most important and controversial figures of the 20th century.  When Mikhail Gorbachev became its leader in March 1985, the USSR was still one of the world's two superpowers. By the end of his tenure six years later, the Communist system was dismantled, the cold war was over and, on 25th December 1991, the Soviet Union itself ceased to exist.   While not solely responsible for this remarkable upheaval, he set decisive changes in motion.  Assessments of Gorbachev could not be more polarised.  In the West, he is regarded as a hero.  In Russia, he is widely hated by those who blame him for the collapse of the USSR.  Admirers marvel at this vision and courage. Detractors, including many of his Kremlin comrades, have accused him of everything from naivete to treason.  In good condition. Some creases and scuffing on dustjacket
[ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 2017]

ISBN10: 1471147967, ISBN13: 9781471147968, [publisher: Simon & Schuster UK] Hardcover Gorbachev: His Life and Times This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
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