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Simon sebag montefiore read history at cambridge university. Letters that changed the world, is a selection of great letters from ancient times to the 21st century, including letters on power, love, art, sex, faith, war. Simon sebag montefiores bestselling and prizewinning books are now published in over fortyfive languages. The court of the red tsar 2003, a compelling account of life in the soviet dictators inner circle. Sebag montefiore casts new light on stalin portrait, sometimes in unexpected directions. Montefiore had the bright idea of examining the letters, telegrams and diaries of stalins intimate associates. It is a surprising and eclectic selection, from the four corners of the world, filled with extraordinary women and men, from ancient times to now.
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