With the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union; Russia launched itself on a fitful transition to Western-style democracy and a market economy. But a decade later; Boris Yeltsin’s handpicked successor—Vladimir Putin; a self-described childhood hooligan turned KGB officer—resolved to end the revolution. Kremlin Rising goes behind the scenes of contemporary Russia to offer a sobering picture of its leader and the direction in which the country is now headed. As Moscow bureau chiefs for the Washington Post; Peter Baker and Susan Glasser witnessed firsthand the methodical campaign to reverse the post-Soviet revolution and transform Russia back into an authoritarian state. Their gripping narrative moves from Putin’s unlikely rise through the key moments of his tenure. But the authors go beyond the politics to draw a moving and vivid portrait of the Russian people they encountered—both those who have prospered and those barely surviving—and show how the political flux has shaped these individuals’ lives. With shrewd reporting and unprecedented access to Putin’s insiders; Kremlin Rising offers both unsettling revelations about Russia’s leader and a compelling inside look at life in the land he is building. This book is an extraordinary contribution to our understanding of Russia and the debate about the country’s uncertain future and its relationship with the United States.
#3360677 in Books History Press (SC) 2005-01-05 2005-01-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.38 x .31 x 6.25l; 1.62 #File Name: 1596290145384 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The author who is credited knows that his basic assumption ...By Geoffrey M. FootnerThe author who is credited knows that his basic assumption is flawedwhen he settles in with the notion that there were two navy sailing warships named Constellation3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great Book!By Joseph L. ErdmannI found Showing the Flag the Civil War Diary of Moses Safford to be an excellent source of information on life aboard a Civil War era warship. Being a former Navy man who had sailed the Mediterranean; I really enjoyed seeing how many things were similar to my cruise in the Med over 100 years later.The editors did a great job and I really appreciated the footnotes. This book is a must read for any one looking into what life was like on a Civil War warship and the only one still in existence today! If you do visit the USS Constellation while in Baltimore's Inner Harbor area; I feel reading this book prior to your visit would greatly enhance your experience onboard the ship.Joe Erdmann1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. "For the sails will mend their tatters and the masts will rise again..."By R. Lee HaddenThis is an excellent; almost day-by-day account; of life inside a Civil War era sailing battleship. Moses Safford is quite literate; and a good observer of his shipmates; the lands they visit; and his life at sea. There is a good deal of primary information here about the daily and mundane life within the USS Constellation; this book is a "must buy" for all those interested in the Civil War Navy. See also the authors' other book: "U.S.S. Constellation: An Illustrated History"
