All Stalin's Men

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"Roy Medvedev's book contains fascinating essays on six of Stalin's chief lieutenants-Vorishilov, Mikoyan, Suslov, Molotov, Kaganovich, and Malenkov ... Their portraits were at one time known throughout the Soviet Union and the world. But as he notes, it is no easy matter to write their biographies, because the most important aspects of their lives are shrouded in secrecy. Medvedev, who lives in Moscow and evidently has good contacts among older party members, is in a better position than most people to reveal something about their characters and their lives." -Washington Post Book World "Stalin's inner circle, still partly shrouded in myth and secrecy, is revealed in a searing, brilliant expose ... A superb unraveling of Orwellian doublethink, duplicity, sadism, doublespeak, and cunning." -Publishers Weekly "Reflecting on the diverse geographical origins of his subjects, their contrasting routes to power, and the nature of their various government posts, Medvedev is able to provide a wealth of insight on a whole range of Soviet political history." - The Booklist "For anyone who wants to understand Soviet politics and policy, this book is required reading." Front Contents 1 K. Ye. Voroshilov: Red Marshal 2 A. I. Mikoyan: from Ilyich to Ilyich 3 M. A. Suslov: 'Ideologist-in-Chief 4 V . M. Molotov: Muscovite Pensioner 5 L. M. Kaganovich: Stalinist Commissar 6 G. M. Malenkov: the 'Heir' that Never Was Epilogue Notes and References Glossary Select Biographies Index