Stalin and Stalinism

Alan Wood is Senior Lecturer in Russian History at the University of Lancaster and Visiting Professor at the University of the Bosphorus, Istanbul. His other publications include The Origins of the Russian Revolution 1861–1917 (3rd edition, 2003) and The History of Siberia: From Russian Conquest to Revolution (1991). He is also one of the editors of Sibirica: Journal of Siberian Studies.

• Author’s preface Preface to the second edition Chronological guide Introduction 1 The historical setting 2 The underground revolutionary 3 The General Secretary 4 The totalitarian dictator 5 The military leader 6 The Cold Warrior 7 The ambiguous legacy

'An excellent basic introduction to the topic of Stalinism.' - Jeremy Smith, University of Birmingham'Concise and readable ... a good starting point for students.' - Mark Sandle, De Montfort University'A useful introduction to the history of the period.' - Melanie Ilic, Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education