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I haven't read any of the Rasputin biographies. Jacob Send a noteboard - 19/11/2010 08:00:07 PM
Russian/Soviet history

I am looking for some books that offer good commentary and perspective on the period from the build up to WWI probably through WWII and maybe the end of Stalin's time in office.

Have you read Edvard Radzinsky's excellent biography of Rasputin? That, I think, would give one perspective of this time. It's a really good read and dispells some of the myths surrounding Rasputin.


I do have one or two on a list at home, but I can't remember which ones off the top of my head.
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2nd Annual Holiday Bookshelf: What books should you ask for, buy for others, read? Ask away! Jacob - 18/11/2010 08:09:48 PM 1082 Views
I have a few requests: Jacob - 19/11/2010 06:37:32 PM 683 Views
I second your first request. I need to read some good history. I've not read any this year. Rebekah - 19/11/2010 07:12:04 PM 788 Views
I haven't read any of the Rasputin biographies. Jacob - 19/11/2010 08:00:07 PM 655 Views
And I second the second. *NM* Legolas - 19/11/2010 07:33:29 PM 251 Views
I am a little annoyed Camilla - 20/11/2010 01:33:30 PM 707 Views
That is a good rant and question. Jacob - 22/11/2010 04:24:26 PM 695 Views
Okay. I've got another one. I need good thrillers/detectives/mystery/romance. Legolas - 21/11/2010 06:16:33 PM 708 Views
A couple of suggstions: Rebekah - 21/11/2010 06:26:49 PM 795 Views
Ahern was fairly lambasted as far as I am aware Stephen - 22/11/2010 12:54:43 AM 643 Views
Was that by readers of that particular genre, or more by "serious" critics? Rebekah - 22/11/2010 07:34:24 AM 644 Views
Not all of those are available in the library/bookstores here, but some are. Thanks! *NM* Legolas - 25/11/2010 03:42:24 PM 318 Views
Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia Grey Mysteries? Kristen - 22/11/2010 12:30:37 AM 613 Views
Oh yes. They are rather fun. *NM* Rebekah - 22/11/2010 07:33:45 AM 279 Views
Sounds interesting, but not sure if I can easily get them. Legolas - 25/11/2010 03:44:02 PM 620 Views
Detectives suitable for any Mother Druid - 25/11/2010 11:53:27 AM 776 Views
Donna Leon is very good snoopcester - 25/11/2010 03:39:25 PM 663 Views
But you prefer bookswith rude bits? Druid - 26/11/2010 11:47:15 AM 904 Views
I do snoopcester - 27/11/2010 12:19:02 PM 705 Views
Now that you mention it, she's read Donna Leon. I'll look into the others, though, thanks. *NM* Legolas - 25/11/2010 03:41:47 PM 277 Views
Since there is a lack of recommendation requests... I am going to unannounce. Jacob - 03/12/2010 12:25:57 AM 617 Views
Here's an interesting list of books, marketed by their authors. Rebekah - 03/12/2010 08:55:29 PM 778 Views
I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Rebekah - 08/12/2010 11:31:21 PM 648 Views
Since I'm already stalking you nossy - 08/12/2010 11:40:37 PM 618 Views
Shockingly so. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:34:58 PM 640 Views
Yeah, I'm not sure I have much to add to my post there, either. Legolas - 09/12/2010 06:37:15 PM 600 Views
Re: I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Camilla - 08/12/2010 11:48:03 PM 620 Views
Agreed. *NM* Jacob - 09/12/2010 02:15:40 PM 277 Views
Re: I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:03:55 PM 729 Views
Good! Camilla - 09/12/2010 11:43:26 PM 608 Views
I loved Sharon Creech when I was that age Darth_Katie - 09/12/2010 01:32:46 AM 793 Views
Thanks for this. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:38:08 PM 620 Views
Yeah, 9 is probably a better age range. Darth_Katie - 09/12/2010 11:40:07 PM 740 Views
Hmmm Jacob - 09/12/2010 02:17:53 PM 838 Views
Re: Hmmm Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:42:19 PM 662 Views
I ignored you all. Rebekah - 10/12/2010 06:27:14 PM 688 Views
That works too. *NM* Jacob - 10/12/2010 06:58:58 PM 274 Views
Free recommendation: On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers Jacob - 14/12/2010 04:54:43 PM 729 Views
They do not have Tim Powers in Waterstones in Edinburgh. Rebekah - 16/12/2010 12:59:09 PM 633 Views
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