The Kremlin's Noose: Vladimir Putin's Bitter Feud with the Oligarch Who Made Him

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Kremlin's Noose by Amy Knight In The Kremlins Noose Amy Knight tells the riveting story of Vladimir Putin and the oligarch Boris Berezovsky, who forged a relationship in the early years of the Yeltsin era. Berezovsky later played a crucial role in Putins rise to the Russian presidency in March 2000. When Putin began dismantling Boris Yeltsins democratic reforms, Berezovsky came into conflict with the new Russian leader by reproaching him publicly. Their relationship quickly disintegrated into a bitter feud played out against the backdrop of billion-dollar financial deals, Kremlin in-fighting, and international politics. Dubbed the "Godfather of the Kremlin" by the slain Russian-American journalist Paul Klebnikov, Berezovsky was a successful businessman and media mogul who had an outsized role in Russia after 1991. Worth a reported $3 billion by 1997, Berezovsky engineered the reelection of Yeltsin as president in 1996 and negotiated an end to the 1995-96 Chechen war. Despite his own wealth, power, and influence, once he became Putins enemy, Berezovsky was forced into exile in Britain, where he waged a determined campaign to topple Putin. Kremlin authorities responded with bogus criminal charges and demanded Berezovskys extradition. Death threats soon followed. In March 2013, after losing a British court battle with another Russian oligarch, Berezovsky was found dead at his ex-wifes mansion outside London. Whether he died from suicide or murder remains a mystery. The Kremlins Noose sheds crucial new light on the Kremlins volatile politics under Yeltsin and Putin, helping us understand why democracy in Russia failed so badly. Knight provides a fascinating narrative of Putins rise to power and his authoritarian rule, told through the prism of his relationship with Russias once most powerful oligarch, Boris Berezovsky. AUTHOR: Amy Knight is an American historian of the Soviet Union and Russia. She has been described by The New York Times as "the Wests foremost scholar" of the KGB. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Review This is a deeply researched book, undeniably the best and most detailed examination so far of how important it is to beware what you wish for, and how Berezovsky elevated and then fell foul of Putin. * Mark Galeotti, author of Putins Wars *Putin casts a larger shadow over Russias fate than anyone expected when he became president and so do those who got him to the Kremlin-Berezovsky first among them. Their roles in Russias history must be investigated. A veteran Russia watcher, Amy Knight is perfectly equipped to do this. * Andrei Soldatov, cofounder and editor of Agentura.ru, coauthor of The Compatriots *As one of the worlds most careful observers of Russian elite politics, Knight has written another compelling book of how Berezovsky and other members of Yeltsins inner circle failed to comprehend the perils of putting Putin in power, a horrific miscalculation for Ukrainians first and foremost, but also for all those around the world who believe in democracy and peace and have been paying ever since. * Michael McFaul, author of From Cold War to Hot Peace *A chilling, compellingly written exploration of Russian politics. * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *A definitive study of Berezovskys life and flamboyant times ... Knight - a Soviet and Russian affairs specialist - has written an invaluable primer on Moscows transformation from semi-democracy under Yeltsin into ?todays "closed fortress" * Luke Harding, author of Collusion: Secret Meetings, Dirty Money, and How Russia Helped Donald Trump Win * Details ISBN1837732205 Author Amy Knight Publisher Icon Books Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781837732203 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-06-06 Imprint Icon Books Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2024-06-06 Pages 296 Audience General ISBN-10 1837732205 Subtitle Vladimir Putins Bitter Feud with the Oligarch Who Made Him Ruler of Russia We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:160359221;

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