Author:Martin Sixsmith
Russia is a country of contradictions: a nation of cultural refinement and artistic originality and yet also a country that rules by 'the iron fist'. In this riveting history, Martin Sixsmith shows how Russia's complex identity has been formed over a thousand years, and how it can help us understand its often baffling behaviour at home and abroad.
Combining in-depth research and interviews with his personal experiences as a former BBC Moscow correspondent, Sixsmith skilfully traces the conundrums of modern Russia to their roots in its troubled past, and explains the nation's seemingly split personality as the result of influences that have divided it for centuries.
A Sunday Times bestseller, Russia is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex political landscape of this country, and its unique place in the modern world.
Sixsmith has the knack of delivering complex material with a clear voice
—— The TimesA lively chronicle
—— Orlando Figes , Sunday TimesRussia, a 1,000 Year Chronicle of the Wild East contains many of the required ingredients to become the leading popular history of Russia. Colloquial, personal and anecdotal in style ... well researched and factually sound.
—— TLS"Russia" delivers a thoroughly satisfying history...a lively opinionated narrative.
—— Publishers WeeklyA thoroughly good read
—— Daily MailEngaging and insightful biography... Scurr writes with sensitivity and clarity about this paradoxical individual
—— Scotland on SundayRuth Scurr takes on one of the most enigmatic of historical figures in this thoroughly researched, well-written biography
—— Robin Buss , Independent on SundayScurr brilliantly evokes the sheer speed and intensity of change after the fall of the Bastille
—— Rebecca Abrams , GuardianFascinating, chilling meditation on good intentions twisted into evil deeds
—— Independent on SundayThis is a biography that will stimulate all those interested in the subject of state terror
—— Antonia Fraser , The TimesAs good as the author's previous biography of Queen Victoria's eldest daughter and that is saying a great deal
—— Contemporary ReviewThe sisters' story emerges from their letters, spiced in Jehanne Wake's entertaining narrative with aristocratic gossip and succinct accounts of (such) half-forgotten history
—— Daily MailWake has crafted an entertaining story, based on research of several letters from the period, about the sisters, their loves, lives and ambitions...as a historical account it comes recommended
—— Julian Fleming , Sunday Business PostThorpe's superb biography leaves no primary source untapped, and bountiful anecdotes make this account of a truly three-dimensional character a joy to read.
—— TelegraphBringing together 35 years of research this biography of Harold Macmillan looks at both his personal and political achievements, conflicts, and events that defined his time. From Eton to prime minister, this is a compelling read.
—— Charlotte Vowden , Daily ExpressHe is an Aston Martin DB6 kind of writer, who is very English, very stately
—— Anthony Seldon , The BrowserScholarly, and thoroughly researched, Supermac should nevertheless appeal to the general reader through the accessibility of its proce and the assistance offered by placing events in historical context... Humane, benevolent, and considerable; much like its subject
—— Dr Martin Farr , BBC History MagazineThe best biography of a post-war British Prime Minister yet written.
—— Vernon Bogdanor, Professor of Government at Oxford UniversityA unique and astonishing social history book which is revolutionary in its concept, informative and entertaining
—— History magazine
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