Short has written a remarkable biography, rich in facts and details, of Putin’s life and career. This book will appeal to readers with an interest in Russia, world history, biographies of world leaders, and current events.
General readers of political history and biography should enjoy this balanced synthesis of a fascinating political career. For a more critical analysis, readers may want to seek out Catherine Nay's The Black and the Red: François Mitterrand, the Story of an Ambition. [See Prepub Alert, 11/15/13.]