Russian Power

The Russian Revolution: The Fall of the Romanovs and the Rise of Soviet Power A History for Curious Minds How did one of the largest empires on earth collapse in a matter of months? And how did that collapse give rise to one of the most powerful ideological states of the twentieth century? The Russian Revolution: The Fall of the Romanovs and the Rise of Soviet Power offers a clear and structured guide to one of history’s most consequential turning points. Rather than overwhelming you with dates or assuming prior expertise, this book helps you see the forces that drove events—how ...

What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages? Forget the polished myths of knights in shining armor and fairy-tale castles. The reality was far grittier, harsher, and endlessly more fascinating. Beneath the Crown: The Untold Stories of Medieval Life and Power takes you on an unflinching journey into the everyday struggles of medieval Europe. From waking in bug-ridden straw beds to eating week-old pottage and trudging barefoot through mud-soaked streets, this book reveals the raw truth of survival in a world defined by disease, superstition, and unrelenting toil. Life was brutal, but ...

In Mind Power: Into the 21st Century, John Kehoe has articulated a set of life-changing principles for charting a course to success and happiness. More than that, however, Mind Power: Into the 21st Century presents a remarkably specific and practical guide.

He ruled through terror and myth, shaping the twentieth century with brutality and ambition. From his rise as a revolutionary outsider to his domination of the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin forged an empire of fear that scarred generations. Stalin: The Red Tsar and His Terror is a definitive biography that traces Stalin’s life from obscurity in Georgia to absolute power in Moscow, from his role in defeating Hitler to the machinery of purges, famine, and the Gulag. Drawing on survivor testimonies, archival evidence, and modern scholarship, this book reveals not only how Stalin ruled, but how...

The New York Times bestselling author of Bringing Down the House and The Accidental Billionaires tells his most incredible story yet: A true drama of obscene wealth, crime, rivalry, and betrayal from deep inside the world of billionaire Russian oligarchs that Booklist called “one more example...

Stalin: The Architect of Fear and the Soviet Empire is a powerful and accessible biography tracing Joseph Stalin’s rise from his troubled Georgian childhood to his domination of the Soviet Union. It reveals how he built and ruled a vast empire through ideology, ambition, and relentless terror, shaping the lives of millions and redefining the course of the twentieth century. The book explores Stalin’s complex personality—his intelligence, paranoia, emotional hardness, and surprising moments of sentiment—while examining his relationships with Lenin, his rivals, and his own family. It ...

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A thrilling book that unveils a hidden cabal of foreign powers that have spied against America to reveal the incredible spygames, secrets, and cyberweapons they’ve hatched, unlocked, and stolen—and how U.S. intelligence has utterly failed to stop them. From the bestselling author of The...

"Makes Game of Thrones look like a nursery rhyme." —Daisy Goodwin, New York Times bestselling author of The Fortune Hunter “[Alpsten] recounts this remarkable woman’s colourful life and times." —Count Nikolai Tolstoy, historian and author Before there was Catherine the Great, there was...

A war-torn city. A dangerous secret. A shocking betrayal… Paris, 1940. War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La...

🎬 For fans of Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, and Jack Reacher. A novel that feels like a cult movie — bold, explosive, and addictive from the first page. From 2025 to 1992... 💀 He died in 2025. A former cop woke up in California — in the body of a nineteen-year-old lawn guy. Now he’s got a second chance — in a world of perfect lawns, tanned smiles, and restless housewives with dangerous desires. ☀️ The sun burns hotter here. 🎸 The music’s louder. 🍹 The nights last forever. 🌃 But beneath the neon glow and polished chrome lies another side of California — where ...

The world is at war. And time is running out… London, 1940. Britain is gripped by the terror of the Blitz, forcing Nell Spelman to flee the capital with her young daughter – leaving behind her husband, Arthur, the clockmaker who keeps Big Ben chiming. When Arthur disappears, Nell is...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! A thrilling exploration of the nature of power through the inner workings of Putin's regime. Known as the "Wizard of the Kremlin," the enigmatic Vadim Baranov was a TV producer before becoming a political advisor to Putin, aka "The Czar." After his resignation from...

Her brother’s debt put her on the table. Niko Volkov put his ring on her finger first. Serena Price once believed the law could protect people from powerful men. Then she learned how easily justice could be bought, buried, and bent. Now her brother—a rising state senator—has accumulated a gambling debt that money alone cannot repay. Meridian wants political influence, government contracts, and a respectable woman tied to its network by marriage. They want Serena. Nikolai Volkov sees the trap before it closes. Elegant, controlled, and terrifyingly precise, Niko is the Volkov family’s...

This is a very timely study of Russia's development into a global energy power from the Russian Revolution to the present day. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, Russia emerged not only as a key producer but also as one of the world's leading exporters of oil. Russia's transformation into a modern global power was connected to its ability to make use of its vast natural resources and produce energy in increasing quantities.

Two Russians. One American problem. Zero intention of giving her back. Gemma Whitfield's brother is an idiot. A gambling, stealing, lying idiot who owes the Volkov Bratva two million dollars—and just offered her as collateral until he can pay. Now she's standing in a warehouse in Brooklyn, being inspected by two men who look at her like she's already theirs. Kolya Volkov is ice and iron, a man who runs the family's enforcers with brutal efficiency. Misha Orlov is fire and chaos, the interrogator who makes men beg to confess. They don't usually agree on anything—except that the trembling...

Life isn't fair... and neither is death. Billionaires don't fall easily — and they will do whatever it takes to hold on to what they have. The Games are ten years old. To mark it, each of the ten wealthiest men in Russia will choose one stranger, plant one winning ticket, and bet against the others on whether their Contestant can get home and claim it. Ten Hosts. Ten Contestants. One by one, they are selected — a man drinking alone in Helsinki, a woman with nothing left to lose, a father who cannot say no to the money. This year, some of them will not survive it. Alex Tolbert and Anissa...

Tolstoy’s final work—a gripping novella about the struggle between the Muslim Chechens and their inept occupiers—is a powerful moral fable for our time. Inspired by a historical figure Tolstoy heard about while serving in the Caucasus, this story brings to life the famed warrior Hadji...

An unforgettable story, tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris and The Royal Librarian Berlin, 1933. The night skies are burning bright with huge bonfires of banned books. The Nazi party is swelling in number and Berlin is no longer a safe...

World War I: The War That Shaped the 20th Century What led to the bloodiest conflict the world had ever seen? How did a single assassination set off a chain of events that would reshape the global order? "The Road to World War" takes you on a gripping journey through the intricate political maneuvers, deeply rooted nationalistic tensions, and fragile alliances that ultimately tore Europe—and the world—apart. Discover the complex web of power, ambition, and mistakes that led to the outbreak of World War I. In this captivating narrative, you'll explore how a century of peace was shattered...