Remarkable Encounters: Men and Women Who Have Shaped Our World

Vagif Guseynov has compiled a collection of his accounts of remarkable encounters with key personalities, events, and ideas that shaped the 20th century, including Russians, Kissinger, Rice, the Castros, Gandhis, Pope John Paul II, Lech Walesa, Yuri Gagarin, and North Korea, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2018
Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group

Throughout the ages, a select few journalists have been graced with the fortune or skill to be present at pivotal moments in history as tumultuous events unfolded. Among them is the Soviet journalist and politician Vagif Guseynov, and for the first time, his accounts of these remarkable encounters have been compiled in a single volume. In this diverse collection of characters, the author offers a captivating glimpse into some of the key figures, events, and ideas that would shape the world as the 20th century reached its dramatic climax. Naturally, Guseynov has conducted interviews with numerous Russians, including Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Kosygin, Yeltsin, Andropov, Gorbachev, and Shevardnadze. However, his exploration extends beyond the confines of Russian politics, encompassing interviews with their counterparts, such as Kissinger and Rice, as well as their allies, including the Castros, Guevara, Ceausescu, and Hönecker.

Beyond the front lines of conflict and politics, Guseynov introduces us to the Gandhis, Pope John Paul II, Lech Walesa, Yuri Gagarin, and many other influential figures. Furthermore, he takes us on personal road trips to North Korea, Cambodia, and Vietnam, where he delves into the intricacies of the late 20th-century political landscape. Through his experiences and observations, Guseynov provides a unique perspective on the events and personalities that shaped the world during this tumultuous period.

Weight: 1566g
Dimension: 240 x 163 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911604334