gorbachev, mikhail sergeevich

Presents the history of the Soviet Union, focusing on the rise and fall of communism and how the country's changing government affected global politics.

An illustrated biography of the leader of the Soviet Union, including a chronology of important dates in his life and a glossary of political words.

A biography detailing how Gorbachev rises through the ranks of the Communist Party and becomes the leader of the Soviet Union.

An account of Mr. Gorbachev's role in the Soviet Union at the present time, as events unfold which portend a much freer way of life for the Russian people.

Provides an account of the last decade of the arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, discussing Soviet plans for a "Star Wars" program, their biological weapons, and the doomsday machine known as Dead Hand, and examining the dangers that remained with the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the rush to secure the weapons. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

Describes the life and rise to power of the Soviet leader who has brought about the present openness of the Soviet Union to the West.

An account of the life and times of this leader who is promoting reform in the Soviet Union.

Chronicles the rise of the Soviet leader and his life and achievements.

Examination of the vital transactions George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev made and concealed from the world.