Vladimir Lenin: How to Become a Leader

In his book Lenin: How to Become a Leader Vladlen Loginov one of Russias leading authorities on Vladimir Lenin discusses the revolutionary leaders early years his family his political awakening and subsequent activities.He reveals the beginnings of the creator of the worlds first socialist country as well as the source of the future statesmans incredible willpower his ability to influence people his drive to succeed and his leadership qualities. All of these the book demonstrates were intrinsic to Lenins character from a young age.In his research Loginov uses new sources and previously unknown documents and memoirs as well as archives of Russians in exile.Today Vladlen Loginov is the director of the Centre for Historical Research Professor of National and World History at the Russian Academy of Education and author of over 400 academic works on the 20th century history of Russia.Translated from the Russian by Lewis White.Edited and introduced by Professor Geoffrey Swain.Publishers Maxim Hodak & Max Mendor.