Sale Of The Century
the inside story of the second russian revolution
$45.27
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
19 April 2005
Summary
Russia’s Second Revolution: A Nation Transformed
This is the first account of Russia’s second revolution - the country’s dramatic, wrenching transition from communist central planning to a market economy. Written by one of the finest writers on contemporary Russia, it is told by interweaving high politics with glimpses of the revolution’s impact on the lives of ordinary people.
Beginning with a sharp portrayal of the dismal living conditions in the Soviet Union, she moves on…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349112602 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349112606 |
| Author: | Chrystia Freeland |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 19 April 2005 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 140mm x 27mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
We now have a superb piece of reportage on the central years of the oligarchic era - which may prove, at least in its pure form, to be coterminous with the Yeltsin period This book is a tremendous illumination of early Russian business methods… Freeland s account of the central deal of the era… reads, at times, like Tom Wolfe’s A Man in Full John Lloyd, NEW STATESMAN
‘If Marx could read SALE OF THE CENTURY, he would undoubtedly applaud.’ Professor Jerry Brotton‘This could so easily have been a deeply inpenetrable book. The shenanigans involving the assorted sell-offs, buy-outs and changing alliances in Russia in the past ten years have been so complex as to leave even dedicated readers feeling confused. Chrystia Freeland’s achievement in SALE OF THE CENTURY is thus all the more remarkable in weaving a gripping narrative out of all the anarchy and chaos.’ INDEPENDENTWe now have a superb piece of reportage on the central years of the oligarchic era - which may prove, at least in its pure form, to be coterminous with the Yeltsin period … This book … is a tremendous illumination of early Russian business methods… Freeland’s account of the central deal of the era… reads, at times, like Tom Wolfe’s A Man in Full - John Lloyd, NEW STATESMANIf Marx could read SALE OF THE CENTURY, he would undoubtedly applaud. - Professor Jerry BrottonThis could so easily have been a deeply inpenetrable book. The shenanigans involving the assorted sell-offs, buy-outs and changing alliances in Russia in the past ten years have been so complex as to leave even dedicated readers feeling confused. Chrystia Freeland’s achievement in SALE OF THE CENTURY is thus all the more remarkable in weaving a gripping narrative out of all the anarchy and chaos. - INDEPENDENTAbout The Author
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland is deputy Chief Editor of the FINANCIAL TIMES. This is her first book.
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