Stalin's Curse

The book unveils Joseph Stalin's strategic duplicity during World War II, revealing his true intentions to expand the Soviet empire while appearing to collaborate with Western leaders like Roosevelt and Churchill. Utilizing newly released Russian documents, Robert Gellately illustrates how Stalin's actions were calculated moves to establish Communist regimes across Europe, ultimately setting the stage for the Cold War. This account offers a gripping exploration of the political dynamics of the era and the deceptive maneuvers of Stalin's Kremlin.