The author, an active participant in the Russian revolution and Civil War, writes about events and people he met and knew, such as Lenin, Trotskii, Makhno and more.

The book is dedicated to the most mysterious city connecting Europe and Asia — Istanbul. The heir of ancient Byzantium, the city became the successor of the great Constantinople — the capital of the largest Orthodox empire of the Middle Ages, turning into the center of the Ottoman Empire and an attraction for Muslims from all over the world. The everyday life of Istanbul in its brilliant era,...

The book is the published version of a lecture given by Garri Kasparov, Chess Master and passionate politician, who attempted to run for president in Russia. He discusses the challenges facing Russia and Russian society under the corrupt non-democratic regime of Putin & Co.

The author examines the recent US led war in Iraq and how this fits the pattern of US led military interventions in Afghanistan, Haiti, Serbia and more.

The author maintains that the Russian Empire did not truly begin with Peter the Great, but rather with his father, Aleksei Mikhailovich.

The writings of Viktor Suvorov, always controversial, have sparked furious debates inside and outside of Russia. In this volume, his supporters offer what the feel is the conclusive answer and rebuttal to his opponents - proving once and for all, that his analysis is correct.

The administration of General Denikin represents a second 'Time of Troubles' in Russian history.