How does Stalin's history relate to Russia's history? Where do these two stories intersect, and where do they part? How best should we assess Stalin's legacy? The ebb and flow of debate about Stalin's Russia is brilliantly captured in this book. Chris Ward address all aspects of current Stalin scholarship, explaining this field of inquiry in a clear and helpful way, and also offers a synthesis of the vast secondary literature. This edition includes numerous updates and a new chapter on foreign policy.