This is the first comprehensive biography of Lavrentii Beria; Stalin's notorious police chief and for many years his most powerful lieutenant. Beria has long symbolized all the evils of Stalinism; haunting the public imagination both in the West and in the former Soviet Union. Yet because his political opponents expunged his name from public memory after his dramatic arrest and execution in 1953; little has been previously published about his long and tumultuous career.
#402085 in Books 1996-10-01 1996-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .98 x 6.41 x 9.48l; #File Name: 0688130976256 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Important Piece of WorkBy Sonja L. ReiterThis is another topic that has been overlooked by writers to a significant extent; although there have been some good books about famous black folks.The number who have given significant or amazing contributions has been greatly left out of American history. This book helps to fill the gap.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I'm definitely pleased that Abdul-Jabbar took up writing after a very successful ...By robert bennettWell written helps me as an old white man understand many contributions made for our country by people of color. I'm definitely pleased that Abdul-Jabbar took up writing after a very successful basketball career. A great American.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy happy heartGreat book; I learned so much.
