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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... called to masses all over the republic to pray for the rebirth of their nation . Gorbachev moved his diplomatic campaign the next day to a hall full of prominent intellectuals . Presumably , the KGB expected they could organize a lively ...
... called to masses all over the republic to pray for the rebirth of their nation . Gorbachev moved his diplomatic campaign the next day to a hall full of prominent intellectuals . Presumably , the KGB expected they could organize a lively ...
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... Called Mafia Gorbachev told a Western visitor around this time , " I can't listen anymore to these economists " in the government . " They don't know any more than I do . ” In truth , the Soviet Union already had an active market econ ...
... Called Mafia Gorbachev told a Western visitor around this time , " I can't listen anymore to these economists " in the government . " They don't know any more than I do . ” In truth , the Soviet Union already had an active market econ ...
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... called by President Bush . The immediate purpose of that Helsinki meeting was to gain the acquiescence of the Soviet Union for the massive U.S. troop buildup in the Gulf in opposi- tion to Saddam Hussein , but it turned out to be a ...
... called by President Bush . The immediate purpose of that Helsinki meeting was to gain the acquiescence of the Soviet Union for the massive U.S. troop buildup in the Gulf in opposi- tion to Saddam Hussein , but it turned out to be a ...
Contents
COUNTRY COSSACK | 27 |
III | 57 |
Working for the Party Thought Police | 63 |
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