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# Chronicles Putin's rise over decades Global geopolitical insights In-depth political biography The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the secrets behind the man who reshaped the world stage!

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- **What is this?** The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin
- **How much does it cost?** R549 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Unmask the Power:** Dive deep into the enigmatic journey of Vladimir Putin, revealing the man behind the global headlines.
- • **Decades of Influence:** Trace the strategic moves that shaped one of the most powerful leaders of our time.
- • **Stay Ahead of the Curve:** Be part of the informed elite who understand the forces shaping today's global order.
- • **Masterclass in Geopolitics:** Gain exclusive insights into Russia's political landscape and its impact on world affairs.
- • **Essential for Thought Leaders:** Equip yourself with knowledge that fuels informed discussions and decision-making.

## Overview

A compelling biography that chronicles Vladimir Putin's unlikely ascent to power, offering readers a detailed exploration of his political strategies and the global implications of his leadership.

## Description

The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin

## Features

- Great product!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #116,031 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Historical Russia Biographies #37 in Russian & Soviet Politics #85 in Russian History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,080) |
| Dimensions  | 5.98 x 1 x 8.98 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 1594486514 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1594486517 |
| Item Weight  | 12 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 368 pages |
| Publication date  | March 5, 2013 |
| Publisher  | Riverhead Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    shocking, revealing, and unique
  

*by W***D on Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015*

The book reads much better than the "Pussy Riot" book, it is simply better written. There is no question that many new things happened in Russia between 2012 and 2015 but the book will for many years serve as an excellent introduction. I suspect that Western readers will be shocked by the scale and the magnitude of the problem. Many will refuse to take it seriously. The key to the understanding of the book is being aware that many of the stories are still under investigation. Indeed, they might forever remain in that stage. This is one of these countries where nobody really knows what's going on and nobody is ready (or willing) to face the truth.  People have their suspicions and usually keep them to themselves. The book forces Russian and non-Russian people to face reality and that's indeed the book's major accomplishment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The book was definitely an interesting read! As someone ...
  

*by T***T on Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2014*

The book was definitely an interesting read! As someone who was growing up in the 90s, I had mostly childish memories of the posy-soviet Russia, and Masha Gessen's book put a lot of things that were happening at that time into place for me While the book unveils many facts about Putin's rise to power and sheds light on his current political style, it fails to draw a strong conclusive line and sort of loses focus on the main figure towards the end. At the same time, the author's anti-Putin position is obviously tangible, which prevents the book from being objective. Granted, one would expect an analytical book on Vladimir Putin written by this author to be somewhat biased, but for my taste the bias was a little bit too strong, sometimes steering away from the  main  story.In addition, one should keep in mind that the book ends citing some events taking place in 2011, and quite a few changes have occurred since then; and it would be interesting to see a new edition of the book with some commentary about the current affairs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Important and interesting about Putin and Russia
  

*by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2012*

I didn't want put this exciting book down. I love books which have an amazing story, suspense, drama of a great novel but the added qualities of being faithfully true. The exciting drama continues today and in coming months and years.  It's about an important struggle of courage and suffering for freedom and democracy.  Some may argue that it's biased -- anti-Putin propaganda with inaccuracies.  I don't agree.  I have some knowledge about the subject and it checks out regarding the parts that I'm sure of.  Gessen is a well-reputed top-notch journalist who writes objective news stories for major internationally respected publications, including a major U.S. newsweekly, etc.  As a professional journalist she is meticulous about objectively stating what she knows, and alerts you to what is uncertain -- for example, what some specific source had stated to her but which she feels is lacking in evidence. In other words, this is not conspiracy theory, innuendo, or embellishment to sell a book.  This part of history is so interesting that the truth will sell more books than anything one might fabricate -- the detail of her research is amazing. She was there, she has the contacts, and obviously talked with many "inside" people. One may argue that Russia was never a Democracy, so Putin could not have turned a democracy into a more totalitarian country, but if you look at history, you see that Putin very significantly dismantled several key democratic-transparency characteristics of the society and government.  The fact that these characteristics had been relatively recently created doesn't diminish the reality or significance of what Putin did.  Gessen is also a major author and journalist on the subjects of math and science, which is consistent with a high level of objectivity and intellectual honesty.  The book is in perfect English even though she is a native Russian living in Russia. The writing style and composition are first class - she's an important scholar, activist, and literary master.  Almost everyone will know a lot more about the recent history of Russia after reading this.

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