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The "Fair Share" Political Concept: Basis of Stalin's Reign Creeps into U.S. Presidential LingoConsider how the term "fair share" has been used throughout history. President Obama isn't the only political figure to use this anger-inspiring technique- The Origins of the Cold WarIt has been more than 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and many Americans have forgotten about the Cold War and its global repercussions. This brief essay analyzes the factors that originally caused the Soviet-American tensions.
- March 5 in History: Stalin DiesJoseph Stalin died on March 5, 1953. He ruled the Soviet Union with an iron first, killing anyone he felt threatened by. Stalin may have been poisoned to death.
- The Aftermath of Stalin's MaelstromThis essay is an in depth of analysis of Stalin's legacy. It compares and contrasts the condition Stalin took over the country to the way he left it. Included are opinions of both Stalin critics and apologists.
- Soviets Survive Despite StalinThis essay reflects on Stalin's actions and policies leading up to and during World War II,
- Stalin: A Man for Himself, by Himself, and Full of HimselfThis essay documents the rise of Stalin and his brash and arrogant ways of going about seizing power in the USSR.
Citizen Kurchatov and the International Race for Nuclear WeaponsCitizen Kurchatov was a nuclear physicist who was enlisted by Josef Stalin to make the Soviet Union's first atomic bomb.- Origins of the Cold WarThis paper will be examining how the Cold War arose from and was exacerbated by geopolitical settlements, ideological tensions from which foreign policies were framed, and the dilemma of a significant post-World War II power vacuum in Europe.
- How World War II Set the Stage for the Cold WarAn article about how the decisions made by Roosevelt and Stalin at the end of World War II set the stage for the Cold War.
- A Contrasting LegacyHitler and Stalin were both tyrannical despots and yet, they are viewed differently by society. It is essential that people recognize the similarities between these leaders so that the victims of Stalin will not become a forgotten memory.
- The Goals of Stalin's Five Year PlanStalin's five year plan called for swift industrialization of the economy emphasizing on heavy industry and for collectivization of agriculture. In the aftermath, forced collectivization assisted Stalin's vision, but with immeasurable human costs.
Collectivization and the War on Peasantry in the USSR, 1930-41Stalin's collectivization policy and elimination of kulaks in USSR 1928-41- Oliver Stone to Put Hitler and Stalin "In Context"Showtime is preparing to launch a ten part miniseries called "Secret History of America" produced by none other than Oliver Stone. Among other things, Oliver Stone promises to put Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin "in context."
- History and Legacy of Joseph StalinDid you know that Joseph Stalin originally desired to become a preacher? Do you know what caused him to turn from these wholesome ideas and rally instead for the Communist party? After reading this article, you will!
- Stalin Vs HitlerTwo of the world's most evil villains, responible for the murders of millions!
- Stalinism as a Continuation of the Russian RevolutionAn analysis of Stalinism as it relates to the Bolshevik Revolution and Lenin's original ideas, and whether Stalinism was a continuation of Bolshevism and Leninism or a separate idea.
Alternate History: A World Without HitlerWhat would the world be like if Hitler never came to power after the Weimer Republic in Germany?
Re-Stalinization in the Soviet UnionEven though Josef Stalin died in 1953, his continuing influence over Russian politics through the decades to come was undeniable.- World War II: Three DictatorsThe purpose of this paper is to provide a summary of the histories of Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, and Joseph Stalin.
- Hitler & Stalin: Contrast of TyranniesHitler & Stalin were clearly the most notorious men of the 20th Century.
- Josef Stalin and His Economical Impact on the Soviet UnionJosef Stalin had a major influence on the rise of communism, and he had a major economical impact on the Soviet Union.
- The End of Khruschev and the Rise of BrezhnevNikita S. Khrushchev had power in Russia from 1953 to 1964. Due to poor planning, problems existing before Khrushchev took power, and bad advising, Khrushchev was taken from power using legal means.
- Holomodor: Famine in Soviet UkraineHolomodor, is the famine occurring 1932-33 in Ukraine where Stalin's cruel policies, including collectivization caused the death of 6 million people.
- Animal Farm Book ReviewA literary analysis of George Orwell's Animal Farm and a comparison to the rise of the Soviet Union.
- Book Review: Young Stalin by Simon Sebag MontefioreAlthough I think this book would make an excellent film, actually reading it reminded me more of an encyclopedic read than an actually engaging story.
- Orwells 1984 as a Criticism on StalinismAn article that compares the images in Orwells 1984 to the actions of stalin and ultimately their results.
Lavrenti Beria: Stalin's Enforcer & ExecutionerA short biography of Lavrenti Pavlovich Beria- Benefits of Stalin's RuleJoseph Stalin - was he all that bad?
- Stalin: A Despotic RulerJoseph Stalin: Mid 1930s and the Great Terror - His death on March 1, 1953 .
- Stalin: A Despotic RulerJoseph Stalin: Rise in 1917 - Mid 1930s and the death of Sergei Kirov.
- Ten People from History I Would Most like to MeetThe title says it all.
Book Review of Stain: The Man and His EraThis is a book that is very heavy on the details of Stalin's era in Russia, which makes it somewhat difficult to read.- Stalin and Stalinism: the Politics of MadnessExplores Josef Stalin's leadership style and autrocities.
The Definition of StalinismA brief address as to why Stalin's leadership methods earned their own name, and a few examples of what those methods were and their results.- Perspectives on the Great PurgeSome insight into the historical events of the 1930's purges in the Soviet Union.
- Rethinking "Stalinism"Stalinism has developed to incorporate a number of meanings that basically symbolize a repressive, brutal, and totalitarian regime. However this ignores some key facts about Stalin and his rule throughout the USSR.
- Josef Stalin's Plan to Create a Race of Killer Apemen: No Fooling, a Special on This Very Topic Airs on the History Channel's Series Monster QuestPremiere of new Monster Quest episode about Stalin's Killer Ape-Men plans to air on History Channel January 2, 2008 at 10:00 PM Eastern time.
- Josef Stalin's Great-Great GrandsonIn 2006, Josef Stalin's great-great grandson gave his first public piano recital along with 14 other children in front of 200 fellow Georgians...
- Remembering D-Day: Part 4 - Stalin's D-DayStalin promised Churchill and Roosevelt that he would launch an offensive in coordination with the Normandy invasion. His Red Army was more than most countries could handle.
Lenin as Precedent for StalinismThough Vladimir Lenin has been thought of as being comparatively benign next to Joseph Stalin, this article argues that Lenin anticipated Stalin in many important ways.