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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He promised that he would "make no more public statements, apart from
exceptional cases when, in the words of Tolstoy, 'I cannot remain silent.' " "Mikhail
Sergeyevich will speak with you," said a woman's voice when Sakharov picked
up his ...
He promised that he would "make no more public statements, apart from
exceptional cases when, in the words of Tolstoy, 'I cannot remain silent.' " "Mikhail
Sergeyevich will speak with you," said a woman's voice when Sakharov picked
up his ...
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Sakharov's Warning "I am a Communist, a convinced Communist!" Gorbachev
blurted out in an impassioned monologue to the second national Congress of
People's Deputies in December 1989. "For some that may be a fantasy. But to me
it is ...
Sakharov's Warning "I am a Communist, a convinced Communist!" Gorbachev
blurted out in an impassioned monologue to the second national Congress of
People's Deputies in December 1989. "For some that may be a fantasy. But to me
it is ...
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Sakharov offered to present a list of the articles. "Let's drop the matter," said
Gorbachev. The bent academician persisted, approaching the leader's lofty perch
. "I'll give you some telegrams I have received." Scowling ferociously, Gorbachev
...
Sakharov offered to present a list of the articles. "Let's drop the matter," said
Gorbachev. The bent academician persisted, approaching the leader's lofty perch
. "I'll give you some telegrams I have received." Scowling ferociously, Gorbachev
...
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COUNTRY COSSACK | 27 |
Kulak Mania | 35 |
Living with Contradiction | 41 |
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