Stalin and Stalinism explores how Stalin ammassed, retained and deployed power to dominate, not only his close associates, but the population of the Soviet Union and Soviet Empire. Updated thoroughly and supported by a chronology of key events, Who's Who and Guide to Further Reading, this remains an essential read for students of the subject.

Martin McCauley is a prolific author and broadcaster who has a wealth of experience in Soviet, Russian and international affairs. He taught at the University of London for thirty years and at other universities. His recent publications include The Cold War 1949-2016 (2017), The Origins of the Cold War, 1944-1949 (4th edition, 2015), and The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (2008).

Foreword to the Fourth Edition List of Maps and Figures Chronology Who's Who Glossary Map and Charts PART ONE THE CONTEXT 1 Introduction: The Problem PART TWO ANALYSIS 2 Early Years 3 The October Revolution, State Capitalism, War Communism and Civil War, 1917-21 4 The New Economic Policy, 1921-28 5 The Thirties 6 The Great Fatherland War, 1941-45 PART THREE ASSESSMENT 8 Personality and Power 9 The Judgement 10 The Legacy PART FOUR DOCUMENTS Further Reading References Index