(3) YA Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union series. Illustrated by Melanie Reim. Gottfried adds to his series with these two volumes. Fatherland details how WWII and its aftermath affected the Soviet people. Cold War concentrates on Soviet politics after Stalin and how American foreign policy adapted during the post-Stalin era. The informative, clearly documented narrative is complemented by black-and-white photos and a strong design. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union titles: The Cold War and The Great Fatherland War.]

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) YA Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union series. Illustrated by Melanie Reim. Gottfried adds to his series with these two volumes. Fatherland details how WWII and its aftermath affected the Soviet people. Cold War concentrates on Soviet politics after Stalin and how American foreign policy adapted during the post-Stalin era. The informative, clearly documented narrative is complemented by black-and-white photos and a strong design. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union titles: The Cold War and The Great Fatherland War.]

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) YA Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union series. Illustrated by Melanie Reim. In Communism, Gottfried calls Communism "a dream that failed..." and traces the complex history of the Russian Empire, the fall of the Tsarist regime, and the beginning of Communist rule with fairness and a clear eye for detail. Stalinist paints a vivid picture of Stalin's political pathology and his hunger for power. Archival photos, a map, and text boxes extend the well-written narrative. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union titles: The Road to Communism and The Stalinist Empire.]

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) YA Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union series. Illustrated by Melanie Reim. In Communism, Gottfried calls Communism "a dream that failed..." and traces the complex history of the Russian Empire, the fall of the Tsarist regime, and the beginning of Communist rule with fairness and a clear eye for detail. Stalinist paints a vivid picture of Stalin's political pathology and his hunger for power. Archival photos, a map, and text boxes extend the well-written narrative. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union titles: The Road to Communism and The Stalinist Empire.]

Reviewer: Jack Forman