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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 1181 Views
I have a few requests: Jacob - 19/11/2010 06:37:32 PM 810 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 880 Views
I haven't read any of the Rasputin biographies. Jacob - 19/11/2010 08:00:07 PM 757 Views
And I second the second. *NM* Legolas - 19/11/2010 07:33:29 PM 295 Views
I am a little annoyed Camilla - 20/11/2010 01:33:30 PM 801 Views
That is a good rant and question. Jacob - 22/11/2010 04:24:26 PM 791 Views
Okay. I've got another one. I need good thrillers/detectives/mystery/romance. Legolas - 21/11/2010 06:16:33 PM 801 Views
A couple of suggstions: Rebekah - 21/11/2010 06:26:49 PM 890 Views
Ahern was fairly lambasted as far as I am aware Stephen - 22/11/2010 12:54:43 AM 739 Views
Was that by readers of that particular genre, or more by "serious" critics? Rebekah - 22/11/2010 07:34:24 AM 731 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 360 Views
Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia Grey Mysteries? Kristen - 22/11/2010 12:30:37 AM 710 Views
Oh yes. They are rather fun. *NM* Rebekah - 22/11/2010 07:33:45 AM 324 Views
Sounds interesting, but not sure if I can easily get them. Legolas - 25/11/2010 03:44:02 PM 759 Views
Detectives suitable for any Mother Druid - 25/11/2010 11:53:27 AM 881 Views
Donna Leon is very good snoopcester - 25/11/2010 03:39:25 PM 761 Views
But you prefer bookswith rude bits? Druid - 26/11/2010 11:47:15 AM 1001 Views
I do snoopcester - 27/11/2010 12:19:02 PM 795 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 313 Views
Since there is a lack of recommendation requests... I am going to unannounce. Jacob - 03/12/2010 12:25:57 AM 700 Views
Here's an interesting list of books, marketed by their authors. Rebekah - 03/12/2010 08:55:29 PM 881 Views
I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Rebekah - 08/12/2010 11:31:21 PM 746 Views
Since I'm already stalking you nossy - 08/12/2010 11:40:37 PM 705 Views
Shockingly so. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:34:58 PM 735 Views
Yeah, I'm not sure I have much to add to my post there, either. Legolas - 09/12/2010 06:37:15 PM 686 Views
Re: I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Camilla - 08/12/2010 11:48:03 PM 709 Views
Agreed. *NM* Jacob - 09/12/2010 02:15:40 PM 316 Views
Re: I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:03:55 PM 826 Views
Good! Camilla - 09/12/2010 11:43:26 PM 696 Views
I loved Sharon Creech when I was that age Darth_Katie - 09/12/2010 01:32:46 AM 895 Views
Thanks for this. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:38:08 PM 722 Views
Yeah, 9 is probably a better age range. Darth_Katie - 09/12/2010 11:40:07 PM 849 Views
Hmmm Jacob - 09/12/2010 02:17:53 PM 924 Views
Re: Hmmm Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:42:19 PM 746 Views
I ignored you all. Rebekah - 10/12/2010 06:27:14 PM 785 Views
That works too. *NM* Jacob - 10/12/2010 06:58:58 PM 314 Views
Free recommendation: On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers Jacob - 14/12/2010 04:54:43 PM 834 Views
They do not have Tim Powers in Waterstones in Edinburgh. Rebekah - 16/12/2010 12:59:09 PM 716 Views
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