Bücher von Richard (University of Kent at Canterbury Sakwa

Provides an account of Vladimir Putin, the man, his politics and his profound influence on Russian politics, foreign policy and society. This edition also includes: analysis of Putin's second term as President; detailed discussion of changes to the policy process and the elites around Putin; and Russia's relations with other post-Soviet states.

Drawing on a range of sources, including passionate eye-witness accounts, official documents and newly available materials, this text places the Soviet experience in a historical and globally comparative context. Topics include the emergence of Marxism-Leninism, and World War II and the Cold War.