In this gripping narrative of Putin's rise to power; Steven Lee Myers recounts Putin's origins--from his childhood of abject poverty in Leningrad to his ascent through the ranks of the KGB; and his eventual consolidation of rule in the Kremlin. As the world struggles to confront a bolder Russia; the importance of understanding the formidable and ambitious Vladimir Putin has never been greater. On the one hand; Putin's many domestic reforms--from tax cuts to an expansion of property rights--have helped reshape the potential of millions of Russians whose only experience of democracy had been crime; poverty; and instability after the fall of the Soviet Union. On the other; Putin has ushered in a new authoritarianism--unyielding in its brutal repression of dissent and newly assertive politically and militarily in regions like Crimea and the Middle East. The New Tsar is a staggering achievement; a deeply researched and essential biography of one of the most important and destabilizing world leaders in recent history; a man whose merciless rule has become inextricably bound to Russia's forseeable future.
#2427621 in Books Robert Fleming 1997-11-25 1997-11-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x 1.00 x 5.50l; 1.02 #File Name: 0345409752368 pagesISBN13: 9780345409751Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Beautiful Collection of POWERFUL QUOTATIONS!By ChickLitGurrlThe Wisdom of The Elders is a collection of quotations taken from the most well-known; well-spoken and well-loved luminaries of our time; including; Sojourner Truth; W.E.B. Du Bois; Martin Luther King; Jr.; Zora Neale Hurston; Mary McLeod Bethune; Barbara Jordan; and many more.I'm a person who loves finding that phrase or quote or poem that epitomizes what I am...or hope to become. I line my wall with affirmations that keep me in the positive spirit of not only what I AM; but of where I came from through the elders; and this book is a small; yet beautifully-collected and sectioned book with powerful quotations taken from various topics; such as power and politics; creativity and culture; self-esteem; values; education; family; black women and black men; a living God; and several more.If you want to feel empowered by the strong words of poignant quotations that still ring true as we move into the 21st century; then The Wisdom of The Elders is a wonderful book to add to your collection.Shonell Bacon; author of LUVALWAYZ: The Opposite Sex RelationshipsRAW Sistaz member and RAWREVIEWER3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Truly InspirationalBy Vannie RyanesThe minute I saw the beautifully carved face of "The Sharecropper" by African American artist Elizabeth Catlett on the cover; I knew this book was special. Author Robert Fleming has given us thought provoking words to live by. This is a rich collection of thoughts and insights of our African American elders from all walks of life. From Jersey Joe Walcott to Fannie Lou Hamer; from Martin Luther King; Jr. to Malcolm X. Some of the quotations in this book are the kind you will read again and again. Others are so powerful that they must be shared with friends. This is a must have book for all African Americans and any other American who wants to get into our heads and know what we are really about.I highly recommend this awesome book.Vannie3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Concise and wonderful!By Book-a-holicExcellent book. Not too lengthy. It shares the wisdom of those who came before us. More than a group of well-known quotations. Every African American home should have this book. Great organization by the author.
