Dark History of Russia: Crime, Corruption and Murder in the Motherland by Michael Kerrigan

Condition: Very good, paperback with minor shelf wear.
Description: Explores the murder, brutality, genocide, insanity and skulduggery in the efforts to seize and maintain power in Russia. From medieval Kievan Rus to Vladimir Putin, this book covers crime, corruption and murder in the Russian motherland. Features 180 color and black-and-white photographs and artworks, examining purges, poisonings, famines, assassinations and massacres throughout Russian history including mysteries like Stalin's wife, Rasputin's killing, and modern poisoning cases.