Joseph Stalin

This title explores the life of Josef Stalin. It examines his early years, his studies and interests, his professional life, his low points and his legacy. The volume contains: feature panels detailing the lives of colleagues, rivals and others, sources, quotes and eyewitness accounts; further reading and web sites; and a timeline and maps. It is part of the Leading Lives series. An underlying theme throughout this series is whether an individual can change the course of history.