Stalin's General by Geoffrey Roberts

Stalin's General by Geoffrey Roberts

Drawing on rich new sources from the recently-opened Soviet archives, Geoffrey Roberts has fashioned the definitive, first full-scale biography of this seminal 20th century figure.

Confident and detailed -- John Lloyd, Financial Times
Although this book will naturally attract readers interested in military history, it also provides broad insights into how individuals functioned and survived under Stalin and KhrushchevIt is a skilfully written account of an extraordinary man living in extraordinary times. -- Evan Mawdsley, BBC History Magazine
This book is an example of high quality biography. It is meticulously researched and objective in its judgments. It is an important contribution to understanding the Soviet psychology as well as the history of the Second World War. -- Douglas Osler, Scotsman
In this comprehensive biography Geoffrey Roberts draws on newly available archive material and private papers to piece together Zhukov's remarkable story. -- Ian Pindar * Guardian *
[A] well-written and meticulously researched biography -- Richard Overy, Literary Review
Roberts does a large measure of justice to Stalin's general ... in his thoroughly researched and well-written book, which will give pleasure not only to his fellow specialists and Second World War enthusiasts but also to a wide circle of readers. -- History Today
Geoffrey Robert's fine book, Stalin's General, takes its place among the last, but no less valuable pieces in the jigsaw of World War Two historiography. It is a shrewd, balanced account. -- Henry Coningsby, Waterstones.com
The most comprehensive biography of Zhukov available in English, which chronicles not only the marshall's well-known military feats but also, and very importantly, the military and political intrigues and infighting that went on behind the scenes ... It is an informative, accessible and academically rigorous work, the publication of which fittingly marks the 70th anniversary of Stalingrad. -- Seamus Martin, Irish Times
Roberts is an excellent historian ... This is a brisk, comprehensive biography. -- Herald
[Roberts'] book is worth particular attention...for its fascinating interweaving of public and private events and for the light it sheds on the changing patterns and possibilities of life among the Soviet elite. -- London Review of Books
[Roberts] has written in Stalin's General ... the most comprehensive biography of Zhukov. -- Washington Post
Roberts has poured over Zhukov's personal papers, his unexpurgated memoirs and recent Russian scholarship to write a definitive account of an impressive if only intermittently sympathetic commander. -- Mike Oppenheim, Military History magazine
The most comprehensive biography of Zhukov available in English, which chronicles not only the marshall's well-known military feats but also, and very importantly, the military and political intrigues and infighting that went on behind the scenes. -- Seamus Martin, Irish Times
Roberts's biography contains an abundance of new material. It is an informative, accessible and academically rigorous work, the publication of which fittingly marks the 70th anniversary of Stalingrad. -- Seamus Martin, Irish Times
This is the first biography to establish beyond doubt what has long been hinted at by historians - that Zhukov was the most successful and influential of the Second World War generals. -- Douglas Osler, Scotsman

Geoffrey Roberts is a professor of history at the University College Cork, Ireland. He is a frequent contributor to British, Irish and American newspapers.

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ISBN 13	9781848315174
ISBN 10	1848315171
Title	Stalin's General
Author	Geoffrey Roberts
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Icon Books
Year published	2013-05-02
Number of pages	400
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