Stalin and His Hangmen

Book • 2004
This book by Donald Rayfield delves into the lives of Stalin's loyal assassins, including Felix Dzerzhinsky, Vyacheslav Menzhinsky, Genrikh Yagoda, Nikolai Yezhov, and Lavrentiy Beria.

It examines their roles in Stalin's consolidation and maintenance of power, drawing on newly released archival material.

The book provides a chilling portrayal of totalitarianism and its lasting impact.

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