Edvard Radzinsky

An in-depth account of the life, reign, and final days of the last Russian tsar draws on Nicholas II's personal diaries, firsthand accounts of the murder of the royal family, and other sources. Reprint. 90,000 first printing. $90,000 ad/promo. NYT. K.

Stalin, a biography of Joseph Stalin by Edvard Radzinsky, reflects details from Russia's secret archives. The book provides new insights into Stalin's career, as the author gained access to previously unavailable Russian archives.