The Pocket Guide to World HistoryStalin, Joseph. 1879-1953. Soviet bloodthirsty revolutionary. Leader 1924-. 5 Year Plans modernized Russia. 1928 Collectivization. 1932- Dictator. 1936-8 Purge. Turned Marxism to Nationalism and Imperialism. World Socialist Revolution under USSR. 1952 abolished Politburo. [Read more ...] 8185 © Copyright 2007 PocketHistory.com Hosted by BenLo Park |