Publisher's Synopsis
""Among The Red Autocrats: My Experience In The Service Of The Soviets"" is a memoir written by George Solomon, who served as a translator and interpreter for the Soviet government during the 1930s and 1940s. The book provides a unique perspective on Soviet society and politics during this period, as seen through the eyes of an American who was intimately involved with the ruling elite. Solomon describes his interactions with some of the most powerful figures in Soviet history, including Joseph Stalin, Vyacheslav Molotov, and Lavrentiy Beria, and offers insights into their personalities and decision-making processes. He also provides a firsthand account of the purges and show trials that characterized Stalin's regime, as well as the impact of World War II on Soviet society. Overall, ""Among The Red Autocrats"" offers a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in world history, as well as an intimate portrait of life inside the Soviet Union during one of its most tumultuous periods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.