The Man who Changed the World: The Lives of Mikhail S. GorbachevMikhail Gorbachev's influence on recent events in the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and the entire world is nothing short of astounding. But, until now, very little has been known about Gorbachev the man. Gail Sheehy presents the most intimate, comprehensive, and lively account ever published about this intriguing world figure. 16 pages of halftones. |
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Page 254
... Yeltsin's specific questions , Gorbachev directed his ire at the maverick Moscow boss and attacked his charac- ter " almost in gutter language . " It was the beginning of the end , according to Yeltsin . Gorbachev wouldn't even look at ...
... Yeltsin's specific questions , Gorbachev directed his ire at the maverick Moscow boss and attacked his charac- ter " almost in gutter language . " It was the beginning of the end , according to Yeltsin . Gorbachev wouldn't even look at ...
Page 346
... Yeltsin was in no shape to give a speech . A quart and a half of Jack Daniel's stood empty on his bureau . " I'm afraid the eight hours ' time difference has hit me , " Yeltsin told the university officials . The show went on and Yeltsin ...
... Yeltsin was in no shape to give a speech . A quart and a half of Jack Daniel's stood empty on his bureau . " I'm afraid the eight hours ' time difference has hit me , " Yeltsin told the university officials . The show went on and Yeltsin ...
Page 347
... Yeltsin was not afraid to stand up squarely to the Communist party . In the heady atmosphere of rebellion that spring , Yeltsin was able to capitalize on the Gorbachev - baiting . He deflected criticism for having received ...
... Yeltsin was not afraid to stand up squarely to the Communist party . In the heady atmosphere of rebellion that spring , Yeltsin was able to capitalize on the Gorbachev - baiting . He deflected criticism for having received ...
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