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Stalin and War, 1918-1953: Patterns of Repression, Mobilization, and External Threat

Stalin and War, 1918-1953: Patterns of Repression, Mobilization, and External Threat

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A book about Stalin's use of mass repression to respond to external threats and internal insurgency is based on his personal papers from the RGASPI archive in Moscow, edited by a leading scholar on the subject.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 11 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The main sources for this book are Stalin's personal papers, which are housed in the RGASPI archive in Moscow. The editor of this book is a renowned scholar in the field, and the topic of Stalin's use of mass repression is one of the most well-known figures in twentieth-century history. The book's primary objective is to provide an explanation for Stalin's repeated resort to mass repression as a fundamental aspect of his response to recurring concerns about external threats and internal insurgencies.

The main sources for this book are Stalin's personal papers, which are housed in the RGASPI archive in Moscow. The editor of this book is a renowned scholar in the field, and the topic of Stalin's use of mass repression is one of the most well-known figures in twentieth-century history. The book's primary objective is to provide an explanation for Stalin's repeated resort to mass repression as a fundamental aspect of his response to recurring concerns about external threats and internal insurgencies.


Stalin's personal papers, housed in the RGASPI archive in Moscow, provide the primary sources for this book. The editor, a renowned scholar in the field, delves into the topic of Stalin's use of mass repression, which is one of the most well-known figures in twentieth-century history. The book aims to shed light on Stalin's repeated resort to this strategy as a response to recurring fears of external threats and internal insurgencies.


Stalin's personal papers, housed in the RGASPI archive in Moscow, serve as the primary source material for this book. The editor, a renowned scholar in the field, explores the topic of Stalin's use of mass repression, which is one of the most significant figures in twentieth-century history. The book aims to provide a comprehensive explanation for Stalin's repeated resort to this strategy as a response to recurring concerns about external threats and internal insurgencies.

Weight: 349g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032043531

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